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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.12, 1,439.80 and 766.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.12, 1,439.80 and 766.48 is: 1,148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.12 : 1,439.80 = 766.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.12/1,439.80 = 766.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.12x = 1,439.80 × 766.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.12x = 1,103,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,577.90/961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.22

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