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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.76, 1,442.62 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.76, 1,442.62 and 277.76 is: 416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.76 : 1,442.62 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.76/1,442.62 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.76x = 1,442.62 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.76x = 400,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,702.13/961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.63

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