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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.75, 1,442.63 and 385.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.75, 1,442.63 and 385.03 is: 577.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.75 : 1,442.63 = 385.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.75/1,442.63 = 385.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.75x = 1,442.63 × 385.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.75x = 555,455.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,455.83/961.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.55

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