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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.75, 1,443.12 and 413.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.75, 1,443.12 and 413.79 is: 620.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.75 : 1,443.12 = 413.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.75/1,443.12 = 413.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.75x = 1,443.12 × 413.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.75x = 597,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,148.62/961.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.90

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