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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.94, 1,441.50 and 578.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.94, 1,441.50 and 578.62 is: 867.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.94 : 1,441.50 = 578.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.94/1,441.50 = 578.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.94x = 1,441.50 × 578.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.94x = 834,080.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,080.73/960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.98

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