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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.71, 1,441.10 and 570.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.71, 1,441.10 and 570.94 is: 855.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.71 : 1,441.10 = 570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.71/1,441.10 = 570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.71x = 1,441.10 × 570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.71x = 822,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,778.78/961.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.54

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