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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961, 1,327.28 and 649.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961, 1,327.28 and 649.96 is: 897.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961 : 1,327.28 = 649.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961/1,327.28 = 649.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961x = 1,327.28 × 649.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961x = 862,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,678.91/961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.69

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