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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.06, 1,441.95 and 689.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.06, 1,441.95 and 689.32 is: 1,034.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.06 : 1,441.95 = 689.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.06/1,441.95 = 689.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.06x = 1,441.95 × 689.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.06x = 993,964.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,964.97/961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.24

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