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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.23, 1,325.63 and 713.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.23, 1,325.63 and 713.18 is: 983.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.23 : 1,325.63 = 713.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.23/1,325.63 = 713.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.23x = 1,325.63 × 713.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.23x = 945,402.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,402.61/961.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.53

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