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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.20, 1,441.26 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.20, 1,441.26 and 413.28 is: 619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.20 : 1,441.26 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.20/1,441.26 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.20x = 1,441.26 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.20x = 595,643.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,643.93/961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.69

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