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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.18, 1,327.56 and 700.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.18, 1,327.56 and 700.36 is: 967.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.18 : 1,327.56 = 700.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.18/1,327.56 = 700.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.18x = 1,327.56 × 700.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.18x = 929,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,769.92/961.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.32

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