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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.52, 1,326.36 and 650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.52, 1,326.36 and 650.48 is: 897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.52 : 1,326.36 = 650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.52/1,326.36 = 650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.52x = 1,326.36 × 650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.52x = 862,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,770.65/961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.30

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