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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.52, 1,441.20 and 528.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.52, 1,441.20 and 528.08 is: 791.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.52 : 1,441.20 = 528.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.52/1,441.20 = 528.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.52x = 1,441.20 × 528.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.52x = 761,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,068.90/961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.53

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