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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.02, 1,327.01 and 607.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.02, 1,327.01 and 607.55 is: 838.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.02 : 1,327.01 = 607.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.02/1,327.01 = 607.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.02x = 1,327.01 × 607.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.02x = 806,215.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,215.25/961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.92

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