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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.20, 1,442.26 and 571.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.20, 1,442.26 and 571.97 is: 858.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.20 : 1,442.26 = 571.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.20/1,442.26 = 571.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.20x = 1,442.26 × 571.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.20x = 824,933.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,933.77/961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.23

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