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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.02, 1,327.59 and 519.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.02, 1,327.59 and 519.92 is: 717.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.02 : 1,327.59 = 519.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.02/1,327.59 = 519.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.02x = 1,327.59 × 519.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.02x = 690,243.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,243.91/962.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.49

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