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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.06, 1,325.68 and 663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.06, 1,325.68 and 663.40 is: 914.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.06 : 1,325.68 = 663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.06/1,325.68 = 663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.06x = 1,325.68 × 663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.06x = 879,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,457.86/962.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.14

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