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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.68, 1,442.14 and 376.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.68, 1,442.14 and 376.57 is: 564.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.68 : 1,442.14 = 376.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.68/1,442.14 = 376.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.68x = 1,442.14 × 376.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.68x = 543,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,066.66/961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.71

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