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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.75, 1,327.23 and 612.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.75, 1,327.23 and 612.91 is: 845.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.75 : 1,327.23 = 612.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.75/1,327.23 = 612.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.75x = 1,327.23 × 612.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.75x = 813,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,472.54/961.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.83

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