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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.01, 1,440.79 and 528.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.01, 1,440.79 and 528.29 is: 792.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.01 : 1,440.79 = 528.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.01/1,440.79 = 528.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.01x = 1,440.79 × 528.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.01x = 761,146.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,146.42/961.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.03

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