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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.37, 1,441.83 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.37, 1,441.83 and 345.13 is: 517.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.37 : 1,441.83 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.37/1,441.83 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.37x = 1,441.83 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.37x = 497,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,616.48/961.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.61

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