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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.10, 1,437.21 and 730.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.10, 1,437.21 and 730.04 is: 1,091.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.10 : 1,437.21 = 730.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.10/1,437.21 = 730.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.10x = 1,437.21 × 730.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.10x = 1,049,220.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,220.79/961.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.69

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