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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.44, 1,442.16 and 528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.44, 1,442.16 and 528.36 is: 792.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.44 : 1,442.16 = 528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.44/1,442.16 = 528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.44x = 1,442.16 × 528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.44x = 761,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,979.66/961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.54

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