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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.90, 1,441.54 and 375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.90, 1,441.54 and 375.88 is: 563.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.90 : 1,441.54 = 375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.90/1,441.54 = 375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.90x = 1,441.54 × 375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.90x = 541,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,846.06/960.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.89

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