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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.97, 1,327.05 and 924.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.97, 1,327.05 and 924.71 is: 1,275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.97 : 1,327.05 = 924.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.97/1,327.05 = 924.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.97x = 1,327.05 × 924.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.97x = 1,227,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,129.77/961.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.65

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