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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.06, 1,325.92 and 611.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.06, 1,325.92 and 611.94 is: 844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.06 : 1,325.92 = 611.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.06/1,325.92 = 611.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.06x = 1,325.92 × 611.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.06x = 811,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,383.48/961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.26

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