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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.51, 1,442.90 and 528.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.51, 1,442.90 and 528.97 is: 793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.51 : 1,442.90 = 528.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.51/1,442.90 = 528.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.51x = 1,442.90 × 528.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.51x = 763,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,248.17/961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.80

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