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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.13, 1,441.26 and 473.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.13, 1,441.26 and 473.99 is: 710.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.13 : 1,441.26 = 473.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.13/1,441.26 = 473.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.13x = 1,441.26 × 473.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.13x = 683,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,135.62/961.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.76

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