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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.84, 1,327.43 and 612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.84, 1,327.43 and 612.50 is: 845.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.84 : 1,327.43 = 612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.84/1,327.43 = 612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.84x = 1,327.43 × 612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.84x = 813,047.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,047.81/961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.31

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