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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.88, 1,442.82 and 702.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.88, 1,442.82 and 702.01 is: 1,053.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.88 : 1,442.82 = 702.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.88/1,442.82 = 702.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.88x = 1,442.82 × 702.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.88x = 1,012,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,866.85/961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.01

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