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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.26, 1,442.04 and 413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.26, 1,442.04 and 413.40 is: 620.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.26 : 1,442.04 = 413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.26/1,442.04 = 413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.26x = 1,442.04 × 413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.26x = 596,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,139.34/961.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.16

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