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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.32, 1,442.54 and 691.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.32, 1,442.54 and 691.16 is: 1,034.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.32 : 1,442.54 = 691.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.32/1,442.54 = 691.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.32x = 1,442.54 × 691.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.32x = 997,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,025.95/963.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.99

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