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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.52, 1,442.64 and 577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.52, 1,442.64 and 577.04 is: 865.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.52 : 1,442.64 = 577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.52/1,442.64 = 577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.52x = 1,442.64 × 577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.52x = 832,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,460.99/961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.78

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