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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.44, 1,443.76 and 746.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.44, 1,443.76 and 746.76 is: 1,121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.44 : 1,443.76 = 746.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.44/1,443.76 = 746.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.44x = 1,443.76 × 746.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.44x = 1,078,142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,142.22/961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.38

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