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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.56, 1,325.32 and 821.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.56, 1,325.32 and 821.70 is: 1,132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.56 : 1,325.32 = 821.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.56/1,325.32 = 821.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.56x = 1,325.32 × 821.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.56x = 1,089,013.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,013.39/961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.55

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