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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.73, 1,441.26 and 571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.73, 1,441.26 and 571.05 is: 856.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.73 : 1,441.26 = 571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.73/1,441.26 = 571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.73x = 1,441.26 × 571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.73x = 823,031.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,031.52/960.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.68

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