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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.04, 1,326.57 and 832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.04, 1,326.57 and 832.72 is: 1,149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.04 : 1,326.57 = 832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.04/1,326.57 = 832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.04x = 1,326.57 × 832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.04x = 1,104,661.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,661.37/961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.44

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