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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.37, 1,327.24 and 663.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.37, 1,327.24 and 663.05 is: 915.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.37 : 1,327.24 = 663.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.37/1,327.24 = 663.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.37x = 1,327.24 × 663.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.37x = 880,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,021.30/961.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.38

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