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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.66, 1,441.14 and 413.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.66, 1,441.14 and 413.43 is: 619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.66 : 1,441.14 = 413.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.66/1,441.14 = 413.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.66x = 1,441.14 × 413.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.66x = 595,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,810.51/961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.56

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