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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.24, 1,442.26 and 571.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.24, 1,442.26 and 571.98 is: 858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.24 : 1,442.26 = 571.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.24/1,442.26 = 571.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.24x = 1,442.26 × 571.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.24x = 824,943.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,943.87/961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.21

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