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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.35, 1,442.75 and 715.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.35, 1,442.75 and 715.12 is: 1,073.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.35 : 1,442.75 = 715.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.35/1,442.75 = 715.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.35x = 1,442.75 × 715.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.35x = 1,031,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,739.38/961.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.22

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