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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.89, 1,326.85 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.89, 1,326.85 and 607.68 is: 838.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.89 : 1,326.85 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.89/1,326.85 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.89x = 1,326.85 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.89x = 806,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,300.21/961.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.25

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