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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.74, 1,326.57 and 667.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.74, 1,326.57 and 667.16 is: 920.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.74 : 1,326.57 = 667.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.74/1,326.57 = 667.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.74x = 1,326.57 × 667.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.74x = 885,034.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,034.44/961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.24

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