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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.42, 1,450.11 and 847.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.42, 1,450.11 and 847.29 is: 1,277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.42 : 1,450.11 = 847.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.42/1,450.11 = 847.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.42x = 1,450.11 × 847.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.42x = 1,228,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,663.70/961.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.97

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