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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.82, 1,440.97 and 412.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.82, 1,440.97 and 412.87 is: 619.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.82 : 1,440.97 = 412.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.82/1,440.97 = 412.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.82x = 1,440.97 × 412.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.82x = 594,933.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,933.02/960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.19

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