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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.28, 1,326.36 and 612.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.28, 1,326.36 and 612.56 is: 845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.28 : 1,326.36 = 612.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.28/1,326.36 = 612.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.28x = 1,326.36 × 612.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.28x = 812,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,475.08/961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.20

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