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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.38, 1,436.13 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.38, 1,436.13 and 699.12 is: 1,044.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.38 : 1,436.13 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.38/1,436.13 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.38x = 1,436.13 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.38x = 1,004,027.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,027.21/961.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.36

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