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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.12, 1,442.13 and 571.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.12, 1,442.13 and 571.89 is: 858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.12 : 1,442.13 = 571.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.12/1,442.13 = 571.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.12x = 1,442.13 × 571.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.12x = 824,739.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,739.73/961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.10

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