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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.56, 1,441.26 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.56, 1,441.26 and 383.76 is: 575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.56 : 1,441.26 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.56/1,441.26 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.56x = 1,441.26 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.56x = 553,097.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,097.94/961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.21

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