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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.82, 1,441.23 and 412.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.82, 1,441.23 and 412.65 is: 618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.82 : 1,441.23 = 412.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.82/1,441.23 = 412.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.82x = 1,441.23 × 412.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.82x = 594,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,722.01/960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.98

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