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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.49, 1,442.64 and 572.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.49, 1,442.64 and 572.23 is: 858.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.49 : 1,442.64 = 572.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.49/1,442.64 = 572.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.49x = 1,442.64 × 572.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.49x = 825,521.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,521.89/961.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.59

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