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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.10, 1,441.11 and 544.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.10, 1,441.11 and 544.58 is: 816.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.10 : 1,441.11 = 544.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.10/1,441.11 = 544.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.10x = 1,441.11 × 544.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.10x = 784,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,799.68/961.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.56

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