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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.06, 1,442.67 and 384.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.06, 1,442.67 and 384.34 is: 576.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.06 : 1,442.67 = 384.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.06/1,442.67 = 384.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.06x = 1,442.67 × 384.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.06x = 554,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,475.79/961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.94

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