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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.97, 1,327.53 and 519.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.97, 1,327.53 and 519.87 is: 717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.97 : 1,327.53 = 519.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.97/1,327.53 = 519.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.97x = 1,327.53 × 519.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.97x = 690,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,145.78/961.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.43

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