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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.76, 1,327.24 and 612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.76, 1,327.24 and 612.44 is: 845.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.76 : 1,327.24 = 612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.76/1,327.24 = 612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.76x = 1,327.24 × 612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.76x = 812,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,854.87/961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.17

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