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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.23, 1,438.08 and 761.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.23, 1,438.08 and 761.93 is: 1,141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.23 : 1,438.08 = 761.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.23/1,438.08 = 761.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.23x = 1,438.08 × 761.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.23x = 1,095,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,709.10/960.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.10

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