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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.86, 1,436.64 and 832.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.86, 1,436.64 and 832.26 is: 1,243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.86 : 1,436.64 = 832.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.86/1,436.64 = 832.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.86x = 1,436.64 × 832.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.86x = 1,195,658.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,658.01/961.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.07

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