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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.15, 1,440.69 and 413.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.15, 1,440.69 and 413.05 is: 619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.15 : 1,440.69 = 413.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.15/1,440.69 = 413.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.15x = 1,440.69 × 413.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.15x = 595,077.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,077.00/961.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.13

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