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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.97, 1,326.51 and 647.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.97, 1,326.51 and 647.24 is: 892.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.97 : 1,326.51 = 647.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.97/1,326.51 = 647.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.97x = 1,326.51 × 647.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.97x = 858,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,563.70/961.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.51

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