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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.72, 1,440.84 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.72, 1,440.84 and 383.28 is: 574.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.72 : 1,440.84 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.72/1,440.84 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.72x = 1,440.84 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.72x = 552,245.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,245.16/960.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.82

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