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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.99, 1,441.89 and 474.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.99, 1,441.89 and 474.59 is: 712.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.99 : 1,441.89 = 474.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.99/1,441.89 = 474.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.99x = 1,441.89 × 474.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.99x = 684,299.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,299.37/960.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.08

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