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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.63, 1,442.87 and 572.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.63, 1,442.87 and 572.39 is: 858.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.63 : 1,442.87 = 572.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.63/1,442.87 = 572.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.63x = 1,442.87 × 572.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.63x = 825,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,884.36/961.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.84

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