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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.07, 1,327.65 and 519.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.07, 1,327.65 and 519.97 is: 717.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.07 : 1,327.65 = 519.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.07/1,327.65 = 519.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.07x = 1,327.65 × 519.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.07x = 690,342.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,342.05/962.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.56

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