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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.66, 1,444.08 and 529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.66, 1,444.08 and 529.12 is: 794.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.66 : 1,444.08 = 529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.66/1,444.08 = 529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.66x = 1,444.08 × 529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.66x = 764,091.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,091.61/961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.55

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