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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.84, 1,441.14 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.84, 1,441.14 and 383.28 is: 574.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.84 : 1,441.14 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.84/1,441.14 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.84x = 1,441.14 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.84x = 552,360.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,360.14/960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.87

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