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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.60, 1,440.66 and 596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.60, 1,440.66 and 596.20 is: 893.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.60 : 1,440.66 = 596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.60/1,440.66 = 596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.60x = 1,440.66 × 596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.60x = 858,921.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,921.49/961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.22

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