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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.93, 1,327.80 and 740.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.93, 1,327.80 and 740.62 is: 1,022.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.93 : 1,327.80 = 740.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.93/1,327.80 = 740.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.93x = 1,327.80 × 740.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.93x = 983,395.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,395.24/961.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.31

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