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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.04, 1,326.36 and 713.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.04, 1,326.36 and 713.64 is: 983.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.04 : 1,326.36 = 713.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.04/1,326.36 = 713.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.04x = 1,326.36 × 713.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.04x = 946,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,543.55/962.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.89

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