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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.04, 1,435.35 and 830.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.04, 1,435.35 and 830.82 is: 1,239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.04 : 1,435.35 = 830.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.04/1,435.35 = 830.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.04x = 1,435.35 × 830.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.04x = 1,192,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,517.49/962.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.57

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