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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.14, 1,441.23 and 413.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.14, 1,441.23 and 413.01 is: 619.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.14 : 1,441.23 = 413.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.14/1,441.23 = 413.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.14x = 1,441.23 × 413.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.14x = 595,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,242.40/961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.31

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