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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.31, 1,326.61 and 612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.31, 1,326.61 and 612.20 is: 844.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.31 : 1,326.61 = 612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.31/1,326.61 = 612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.31x = 1,326.61 × 612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.31x = 812,154.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,154.72/961.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.84

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