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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.78, 1,441.86 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.78, 1,441.86 and 383.64 is: 575.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.78 : 1,441.86 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.78/1,441.86 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.78x = 1,441.86 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.78x = 553,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,155.17/960.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.74

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