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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.11, 1,441.61 and 473.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.11, 1,441.61 and 473.73 is: 710.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.11 : 1,441.61 = 473.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.11/1,441.61 = 473.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.11x = 1,441.61 × 473.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.11x = 682,931.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,931.54/961.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.57

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