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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.66, 1,440.33 and 674.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.66, 1,440.33 and 674.38 is: 1,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.66 : 1,440.33 = 674.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.66/1,440.33 = 674.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.66x = 1,440.33 × 674.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.66x = 971,329.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,329.75/961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.06

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