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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.48, 1,326.49 and 607.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.48, 1,326.49 and 607.43 is: 838.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.48 : 1,326.49 = 607.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.48/1,326.49 = 607.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.48x = 1,326.49 × 607.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.48x = 805,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,749.82/961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.03

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