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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.95, 1,440.14 and 589.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.95, 1,440.14 and 589.59 is: 883.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.95 : 1,440.14 = 589.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.95/1,440.14 = 589.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.95x = 1,440.14 × 589.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.95x = 849,089.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,089.19/960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.59

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