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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.65, 1,442.61 and 345.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.65, 1,442.61 and 345.66 is: 518.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.65 : 1,442.61 = 345.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.65/1,442.61 = 345.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.65x = 1,442.61 × 345.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.65x = 498,652.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,652.57/961.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.54

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