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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.23, 1,438.89 and 701.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.23, 1,438.89 and 701.17 is: 1,049.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.23 : 1,438.89 = 701.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.23/1,438.89 = 701.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.23x = 1,438.89 × 701.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.23x = 1,008,899.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,899.31/961.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.59

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