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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.04, 1,325.70 and 645.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.04, 1,325.70 and 645.77 is: 890.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.04 : 1,325.70 = 645.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.04/1,325.70 = 645.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.04x = 1,325.70 × 645.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.04x = 856,090.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,090.66/961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.80

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