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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.95, 1,442.76 and 345.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.95, 1,442.76 and 345.63 is: 518.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.95 : 1,442.76 = 345.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.95/1,442.76 = 345.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.95x = 1,442.76 × 345.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.95x = 498,661.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,661.14/961.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.39

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