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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.56, 1,325.97 and 713.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.56, 1,325.97 and 713.07 is: 983.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.56 : 1,325.97 = 713.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.56/1,325.97 = 713.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.56x = 1,325.97 × 713.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.56x = 945,509.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,509.43/961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.31

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