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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.56, 1,327.93 and 797.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.56, 1,327.93 and 797.54 is: 1,101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.56 : 1,327.93 = 797.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.56/1,327.93 = 797.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.56x = 1,327.93 × 797.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.56x = 1,059,068.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,068.66/961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.41

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