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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.80, 1,442.70 and 733.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.80, 1,442.70 and 733.56 is: 1,100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.80 : 1,442.70 = 733.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.80/1,442.70 = 733.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.80x = 1,442.70 × 733.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.80x = 1,058,307.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,307.01/961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.34

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