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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.01, 1,327.54 and 701.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.01, 1,327.54 and 701.13 is: 967.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.01 : 1,327.54 = 701.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.01/1,327.54 = 701.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.01x = 1,327.54 × 701.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.01x = 930,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,778.12/962.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.53

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