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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.43, 1,327.04 and 681.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.43, 1,327.04 and 681.71 is: 940.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.43 : 1,327.04 = 681.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.43/1,327.04 = 681.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.43x = 1,327.04 × 681.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.43x = 904,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,658.90/961.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.95

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