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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.77, 1,441.73 and 528.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.77, 1,441.73 and 528.63 is: 792.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.77 : 1,441.73 = 528.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.77/1,441.73 = 528.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.77x = 1,441.73 × 528.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.77x = 762,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,137.64/961.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.43

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