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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962, 1,328.04 and 686.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962, 1,328.04 and 686.48 is: 947.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962 : 1,328.04 = 686.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962/1,328.04 = 686.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962x = 1,328.04 × 686.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962x = 911,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,672.90/962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.68

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