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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.25, 1,442.32 and 572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.25, 1,442.32 and 572.02 is: 858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.25 : 1,442.32 = 572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.25/1,442.32 = 572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.25x = 1,442.32 × 572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.25x = 825,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,030.85/961.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.29

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