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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.97, 1,441.20 and 413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.97, 1,441.20 and 413.02 is: 619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.97 : 1,441.20 = 413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.97/1,441.20 = 413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.97x = 1,441.20 × 413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.97x = 595,249.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,249.79/960.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.43

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