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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.51, 1,326.32 and 625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.51, 1,326.32 and 625.50 is: 862.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.51 : 1,326.32 = 625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.51/1,326.32 = 625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.51x = 1,326.32 × 625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.51x = 829,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,613.16/961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.82

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