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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.78, 1,443.36 and 384.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.78, 1,443.36 and 384.64 is: 577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.78 : 1,443.36 = 384.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.78/1,443.36 = 384.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.78x = 1,443.36 × 384.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.78x = 555,173.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,173.99/961.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.24

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