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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.67, 1,327.11 and 547.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.67, 1,327.11 and 547.67 is: 755.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.67 : 1,327.11 = 547.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.67/1,327.11 = 547.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.67x = 1,327.11 × 547.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.67x = 726,818.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,818.33/961.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.79

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