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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.92, 1,442.68 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.92, 1,442.68 and 413.96 is: 620.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.92 : 1,442.68 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.92/1,442.68 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.92x = 1,442.68 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.92x = 597,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,203.56/961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.85

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