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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.78, 1,438.92 and 731.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.78, 1,438.92 and 731.34 is: 1,094.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.78 : 1,438.92 = 731.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.78/1,438.92 = 731.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.78x = 1,438.92 × 731.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.78x = 1,052,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,332.56/961.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.15

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