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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.80, 1,441.50 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.80, 1,441.50 and 413.52 is: 619.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.80 : 1,441.50 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.80/1,441.50 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.80x = 1,441.50 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.80x = 596,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,089.08/961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.76

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