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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.84, 1,327.33 and 519.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.84, 1,327.33 and 519.74 is: 717.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.84 : 1,327.33 = 519.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.84/1,327.33 = 519.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.84x = 1,327.33 × 519.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.84x = 689,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,858.56/961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.23

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