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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.43, 1,442.16 and 345.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.43, 1,442.16 and 345.17 is: 517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.43 : 1,442.16 = 345.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.43/1,442.16 = 345.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.43x = 1,442.16 × 345.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.43x = 497,793.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,793.97/961.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.77

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