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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.68, 1,328.25 and 700.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.68, 1,328.25 and 700.86 is: 968.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.68 : 1,328.25 = 700.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.68/1,328.25 = 700.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.68x = 1,328.25 × 700.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.68x = 930,917.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,917.30/961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.01

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