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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.86, 1,442.92 and 474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.86, 1,442.92 and 474.92 is: 712.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.86 : 1,442.92 = 474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.86/1,442.92 = 474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.86x = 1,442.92 × 474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.86x = 685,271.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,271.57/961.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.44

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