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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.56, 1,324.35 and 830.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.56, 1,324.35 and 830.34 is: 1,143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.56 : 1,324.35 = 830.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.56/1,324.35 = 830.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.56x = 1,324.35 × 830.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.56x = 1,099,660.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,660.78/961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.62

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