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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.97, 1,327.46 and 563.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.97, 1,327.46 and 563.57 is: 777.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.97 : 1,327.46 = 563.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.97/1,327.46 = 563.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.97x = 1,327.46 × 563.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.97x = 748,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,113.81/961.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.69

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