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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.14, 1,440.43 and 441.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.14, 1,440.43 and 441.22 is: 661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.14 : 1,440.43 = 441.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.14/1,440.43 = 441.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.14x = 1,440.43 × 441.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.14x = 635,546.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,546.52/961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.24

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