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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.89, 1,327.38 and 547.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.89, 1,327.38 and 547.89 is: 756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.89 : 1,327.38 = 547.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.89/1,327.38 = 547.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.89x = 1,327.38 × 547.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.89x = 727,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,258.23/961.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.07

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