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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.89, 1,442.82 and 345.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.89, 1,442.82 and 345.61 is: 518.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.89 : 1,442.82 = 345.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.89/1,442.82 = 345.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.89x = 1,442.82 × 345.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.89x = 498,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,653.02/961.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.41

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