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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.90, 1,327.19 and 751.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.90, 1,327.19 and 751.71 is: 1,037.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.90 : 1,327.19 = 751.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.90/1,327.19 = 751.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.90x = 1,327.19 × 751.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.90x = 997,658.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,658.36/961.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.17

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