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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.49, 1,436.97 and 702.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.49, 1,436.97 and 702.04 is: 1,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.49 : 1,436.97 = 702.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.49/1,436.97 = 702.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.49x = 1,436.97 × 702.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.49x = 1,008,799.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,799.72/961.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.20

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