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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.17, 1,326.09 and 562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.17, 1,326.09 and 562.74 is: 776.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.17 : 1,326.09 = 562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.17/1,326.09 = 562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.17x = 1,326.09 × 562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.17x = 746,243.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,243.89/961.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.39

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