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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.76, 1,327.23 and 519.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.76, 1,327.23 and 519.66 is: 717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.76 : 1,327.23 = 519.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.76/1,327.23 = 519.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.76x = 1,327.23 × 519.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.76x = 689,705.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,705.74/961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.13

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