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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.65, 1,442.07 and 653.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.65, 1,442.07 and 653.67 is: 980.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.65 : 1,442.07 = 653.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.65/1,442.07 = 653.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.65x = 1,442.07 × 653.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.65x = 942,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,637.90/961.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.23

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