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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.26, 1,441.70 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.26, 1,441.70 and 441.12 is: 661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.26 : 1,441.70 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.26/1,441.70 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.26x = 1,441.70 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.26x = 635,962.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,962.70/961.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.59

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