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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.49, 1,326.92 and 725.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.49, 1,326.92 and 725.02 is: 1,000.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.49 : 1,326.92 = 725.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.49/1,326.92 = 725.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.49x = 1,326.92 × 725.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.49x = 962,035.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,035.09/961.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.57

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