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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.12, 1,326.36 and 611.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.12, 1,326.36 and 611.92 is: 844.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.12 : 1,326.36 = 611.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.12/1,326.36 = 611.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.12x = 1,326.36 × 611.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.12x = 811,626.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,626.21/961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.46

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