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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.82, 1,327.73 and 748.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.82, 1,327.73 and 748.65 is: 1,033.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.82 : 1,327.73 = 748.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.82/1,327.73 = 748.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.82x = 1,327.73 × 748.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.82x = 994,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,005.06/961.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.46

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