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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.23, 1,440.81 and 686.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.23, 1,440.81 and 686.48 is: 1,028.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.23 : 1,440.81 = 686.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.23/1,440.81 = 686.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.23x = 1,440.81 × 686.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.23x = 989,089.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,089.13/961.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.99

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