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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.52, 1,442.28 and 757.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.52, 1,442.28 and 757.18 is: 1,135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.52 : 1,442.28 = 757.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.52/1,442.28 = 757.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.52x = 1,442.28 × 757.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.52x = 1,092,058.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,058.36/961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.76

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