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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.45, 1,442.16 and 345.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.45, 1,442.16 and 345.19 is: 517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.45 : 1,442.16 = 345.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.45/1,442.16 = 345.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.45x = 1,442.16 × 345.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.45x = 497,819.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,819.21/961.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.78

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