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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.14, 1,435.18 and 763.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.14, 1,435.18 and 763.92 is: 1,140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.14 : 1,435.18 = 763.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.14/1,435.18 = 763.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.14x = 1,435.18 × 763.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.14x = 1,096,351.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,351.71/961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.68

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