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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.28, 1,326.20 and 587.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.28, 1,326.20 and 587.96 is: 811.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.28 : 1,326.20 = 587.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.28/1,326.20 = 587.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.28x = 1,326.20 × 587.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.28x = 779,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,742.98/961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.15

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