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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.34, 1,325.31 and 646.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.34, 1,325.31 and 646.05 is: 890.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.34 : 1,325.31 = 646.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.34/1,325.31 = 646.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.34x = 1,325.31 × 646.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.34x = 856,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,216.53/961.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.65

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