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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.75, 1,327.28 and 547.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.75, 1,327.28 and 547.75 is: 755.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.75 : 1,327.28 = 547.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.75/1,327.28 = 547.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.75x = 1,327.28 × 547.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.75x = 727,014.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,014.88/961.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.93

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