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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.85, 1,441.26 and 384.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.85, 1,441.26 and 384.13 is: 576.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.85 : 1,441.26 = 384.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.85/1,441.26 = 384.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.85x = 1,441.26 × 384.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.85x = 553,631.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,631.20/960.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.19

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