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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.92, 1,327.32 and 613.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.92, 1,327.32 and 613.08 is: 845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.92 : 1,327.32 = 613.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.92/1,327.32 = 613.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.92x = 1,327.32 × 613.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.92x = 813,753.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,753.35/961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.97

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