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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.66, 1,442.49 and 654.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.66, 1,442.49 and 654.27 is: 981.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.66 : 1,442.49 = 654.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.66/1,442.49 = 654.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.66x = 1,442.49 × 654.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.66x = 943,777.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,777.93/961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.41

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