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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.52, 1,326.82 and 563.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.52, 1,326.82 and 563.27 is: 777.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.52 : 1,326.82 = 563.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.52/1,326.82 = 563.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.52x = 1,326.82 × 563.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.52x = 747,351.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,351.99/961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.26

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