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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.44, 1,433.44 and 944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.44, 1,433.44 and 944.16 is: 1,407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.44 : 1,433.44 = 944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.44/1,433.44 = 944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.44x = 1,433.44 × 944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.44x = 1,353,396.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,396.71/961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.68

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