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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.25, 1,442.42 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.25, 1,442.42 and 376.65 is: 565.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.25 : 1,442.42 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.25/1,442.42 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.25x = 1,442.42 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.25x = 543,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,287.49/961.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.19

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