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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.20, 1,326 and 625.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.20, 1,326 and 625.07 is: 862.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.20 : 1,326 = 625.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.20/1,326 = 625.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.20x = 1,326 × 625.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.20x = 828,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,842.82/961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.30

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