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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.70, 1,325.61 and 821.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.70, 1,325.61 and 821.76 is: 1,131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.70 : 1,325.61 = 821.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.70/1,325.61 = 821.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.70x = 1,325.61 × 821.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.70x = 1,089,333.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,333.27/962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.54

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