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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.68, 1,443.96 and 595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.68, 1,443.96 and 595.44 is: 894.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.68 : 1,443.96 = 595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.68/1,443.96 = 595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.68x = 1,443.96 × 595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.68x = 859,791.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,791.54/961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.05

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