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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.20, 1,440.59 and 412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.20, 1,440.59 and 412.74 is: 618.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.20 : 1,440.59 = 412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.20/1,440.59 = 412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.20x = 1,440.59 × 412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.20x = 594,589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,589.12/961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.59

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