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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.14, 1,441.65 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.14, 1,441.65 and 383.60 is: 575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.14 : 1,441.65 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.14/1,441.65 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.14x = 1,441.65 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.14x = 553,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,016.94/961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.38

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