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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.85, 1,326.48 and 699.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.85, 1,326.48 and 699.41 is: 964.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.85 : 1,326.48 = 699.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.85/1,326.48 = 699.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.85x = 1,326.48 × 699.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.85x = 927,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,753.38/961.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.55

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