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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.52, 1,442.38 and 474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.52, 1,442.38 and 474.10 is: 711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.52 : 1,442.38 = 474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.52/1,442.38 = 474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.52x = 1,442.38 × 474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.52x = 683,831.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,831.17/961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.20

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