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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.11, 1,441.35 and 474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.11, 1,441.35 and 474.50 is: 711.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.11 : 1,441.35 = 474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.11/1,441.35 = 474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.11x = 1,441.35 × 474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.11x = 683,913.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,913.37/961.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.59

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