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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.16, 1,442.02 and 474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.16, 1,442.02 and 474.56 is: 711.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.16 : 1,442.02 = 474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.16/1,442.02 = 474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.16x = 1,442.02 × 474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.16x = 684,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,325.01/961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.98

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