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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.37, 1,326.89 and 607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.37, 1,326.89 and 607.26 is: 838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.37 : 1,326.89 = 607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.37/1,326.89 = 607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.37x = 1,326.89 × 607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.37x = 805,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,773.17/961.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.15

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