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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.62, 1,442.37 and 943.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.62, 1,442.37 and 943.34 is: 1,416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.62 : 1,442.37 = 943.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.62/1,442.37 = 943.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.62x = 1,442.37 × 943.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.62x = 1,360,645.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,645.32/960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.42

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