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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.59, 1,326.99 and 519.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.59, 1,326.99 and 519.49 is: 716.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.59 : 1,326.99 = 519.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.59/1,326.99 = 519.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.59x = 1,326.99 × 519.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.59x = 689,348.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,348.80/961.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.89

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