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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.92, 1,441.26 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.92, 1,441.26 and 441.18 is: 661.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.92 : 1,441.26 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.92/1,441.26 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.92x = 1,441.26 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.92x = 635,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,855.09/961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.03

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