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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.48, 1,326.61 and 646.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.48, 1,326.61 and 646.19 is: 891.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.48 : 1,326.61 = 646.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.48/1,326.61 = 646.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.48x = 1,326.61 × 646.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.48x = 857,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,242.12/961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.59

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