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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.56, 1,439.10 and 672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.56, 1,439.10 and 672.12 is: 1,005.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.56 : 1,439.10 = 672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.56/1,439.10 = 672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.56x = 1,439.10 × 672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.56x = 967,247.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,247.89/961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.92

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