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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.98, 1,441.77 and 571.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.98, 1,441.77 and 571.42 is: 857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.98 : 1,441.77 = 571.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.98/1,441.77 = 571.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.98x = 1,441.77 × 571.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.98x = 823,855.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,855.87/960.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.31

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