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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.26, 1,325.77 and 646.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.26, 1,325.77 and 646.42 is: 891.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.26 : 1,325.77 = 646.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.26/1,325.77 = 646.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.26x = 1,325.77 × 646.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.26x = 857,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,004.24/961.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.54

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