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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.56, 1,441.26 and 474.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.56, 1,441.26 and 474.95 is: 711.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.56 : 1,441.26 = 474.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.56/1,441.26 = 474.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.56x = 1,441.26 × 474.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.56x = 684,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,530.04/961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.90

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