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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.40, 1,328.46 and 728.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.40, 1,328.46 and 728.12 is: 1,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.40 : 1,328.46 = 728.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.40/1,328.46 = 728.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.40x = 1,328.46 × 728.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.40x = 967,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,278.30/961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.11

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