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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.06, 1,441.89 and 570.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.06, 1,441.89 and 570.97 is: 856.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.06 : 1,441.89 = 570.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.06/1,441.89 = 570.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.06x = 1,441.89 × 570.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.06x = 823,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,275.93/961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.63

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