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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.90, 1,442.39 and 413.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.90, 1,442.39 and 413.86 is: 620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.90 : 1,442.39 = 413.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.90/1,442.39 = 413.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.90x = 1,442.39 × 413.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.90x = 596,948.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,948.63/961.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.59

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