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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.28, 1,441.88 and 770.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.28, 1,441.88 and 770.12 is: 1,155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.28 : 1,441.88 = 770.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.28/1,441.88 = 770.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.28x = 1,441.88 × 770.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.28x = 1,110,420.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,420.63/961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.15

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