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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.02, 1,324.67 and 680.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.02, 1,324.67 and 680.67 is: 938.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.02 : 1,324.67 = 680.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.02/1,324.67 = 680.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.02x = 1,324.67 × 680.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.02x = 901,659.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,659.73/961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.23

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