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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.41, 1,439.37 and 731.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.41, 1,439.37 and 731.23 is: 1,094.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.41 : 1,439.37 = 731.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.41/1,439.37 = 731.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.41x = 1,439.37 × 731.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.41x = 1,052,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,510.53/961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.76

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