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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.27, 1,441.90 and 799.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.27, 1,441.90 and 799.07 is: 1,198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.27 : 1,441.90 = 799.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.27/1,441.90 = 799.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.27x = 1,441.90 × 799.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.27x = 1,152,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,172.82/961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.60

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