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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.93, 1,442.58 and 384.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.93, 1,442.58 and 384.67 is: 576.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.93 : 1,442.58 = 384.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.93/1,442.58 = 384.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.93x = 1,442.58 × 384.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.93x = 554,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,917.25/961.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.88

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