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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.81, 1,439.98 and 412.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.81, 1,439.98 and 412.34 is: 617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.81 : 1,439.98 = 412.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.81/1,439.98 = 412.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.81x = 1,439.98 × 412.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.81x = 593,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,761.22/960.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.98

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