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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.34, 1,326.64 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.34, 1,326.64 and 519.24 is: 716.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.34 : 1,326.64 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.34/1,326.64 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.34x = 1,326.64 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.34x = 688,841.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,841.20/961.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.55

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