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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.16, 1,326.17 and 607.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.16, 1,326.17 and 607.48 is: 838.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.16 : 1,326.17 = 607.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.16/1,326.17 = 607.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.16x = 1,326.17 × 607.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.16x = 805,619.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,619.95/961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.18

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