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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.08, 1,327.68 and 519.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.08, 1,327.68 and 519.99 is: 717.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.08 : 1,327.68 = 519.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.08/1,327.68 = 519.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.08x = 1,327.68 × 519.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.08x = 690,380.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,380.32/962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.59

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