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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.32, 1,326.69 and 563.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.32, 1,326.69 and 563.07 is: 777.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.32 : 1,326.69 = 563.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.32/1,326.69 = 563.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.32x = 1,326.69 × 563.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.32x = 747,019.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,019.34/961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.08

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