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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.93, 1,441.80 and 413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.93, 1,441.80 and 413.24 is: 620.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.93 : 1,441.80 = 413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.93/1,441.80 = 413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.93x = 1,441.80 × 413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.93x = 595,802.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,802.22/960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.03

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