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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.09, 1,441.90 and 795.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.09, 1,441.90 and 795.77 is: 1,193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.09 : 1,441.90 = 795.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.09/1,441.90 = 795.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.09x = 1,441.90 × 795.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.09x = 1,147,428.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,428.07/961.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.88

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