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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.76, 1,321.03 and 943.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.76, 1,321.03 and 943.31 is: 1,295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.76 : 1,321.03 = 943.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.76/1,321.03 = 943.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.76x = 1,321.03 × 943.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.76x = 1,246,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,140.81/961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.69

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