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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.74, 1,443.02 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.74, 1,443.02 and 475.34 is: 713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.74 : 1,443.02 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.74/1,443.02 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.74x = 1,443.02 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.74x = 685,915.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,915.54/961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.20

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