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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.02, 1,326.84 and 883.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.02, 1,326.84 and 883.58 is: 1,218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.02 : 1,326.84 = 883.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.02/1,326.84 = 883.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.02x = 1,326.84 × 883.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.02x = 1,172,369.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,369.29/962.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.65

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