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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.20, 1,326.24 and 611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.20, 1,326.24 and 611.64 is: 843.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.20 : 1,326.24 = 611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.20/1,326.24 = 611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.20x = 1,326.24 × 611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.20x = 811,181.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,181.43/961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.93

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