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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.72, 1,326.45 and 647.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.72, 1,326.45 and 647.34 is: 892.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.72 : 1,326.45 = 647.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.72/1,326.45 = 647.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.72x = 1,326.45 × 647.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.72x = 858,664.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,664.14/961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.84

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