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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.75, 1,327.11 and 588.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.75, 1,327.11 and 588.55 is: 812.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.75 : 1,327.11 = 588.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.75/1,327.11 = 588.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.75x = 1,327.11 × 588.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.75x = 781,070.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,070.59/961.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.13

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