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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.84, 1,439.82 and 527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.84, 1,439.82 and 527.68 is: 789.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.84 : 1,439.82 = 527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.84/1,439.82 = 527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.84x = 1,439.82 × 527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.84x = 759,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,764.22/961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.91

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