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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.25, 1,439.03 and 652.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.25, 1,439.03 and 652.57 is: 976.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.25 : 1,439.03 = 652.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.25/1,439.03 = 652.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.25x = 1,439.03 × 652.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.25x = 939,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,065.84/961.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.93

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