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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.01, 1,442.07 and 405.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.01, 1,442.07 and 405.68 is: 608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.01 : 1,442.07 = 405.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.01/1,442.07 = 405.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.01x = 1,442.07 × 405.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.01x = 585,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,009.72/961.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.75

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