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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.12, 1,441.15 and 474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.12, 1,441.15 and 474.16 is: 710.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.12 : 1,441.15 = 474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.12/1,441.15 = 474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.12x = 1,441.15 × 474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.12x = 683,338.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,338.98/961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.99

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