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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.93, 1,441.08 and 383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.93, 1,441.08 and 383.67 is: 575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.93 : 1,441.08 = 383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.93/1,441.08 = 383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.93x = 1,441.08 × 383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.93x = 552,899.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,899.16/960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.38

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