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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.85, 1,442.96 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.85, 1,442.96 and 345.60 is: 518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.85 : 1,442.96 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.85/1,442.96 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.85x = 1,442.96 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.85x = 498,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,686.98/961.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.47

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