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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.83, 1,443.77 and 475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.83, 1,443.77 and 475.22 is: 713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.83 : 1,443.77 = 475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.83/1,443.77 = 475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.83x = 1,443.77 × 475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.83x = 686,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,108.38/961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.34

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