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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.08, 1,327.84 and 652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.08, 1,327.84 and 652.16 is: 900.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.08 : 1,327.84 = 652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.08/1,327.84 = 652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.08x = 1,327.84 × 652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.08x = 865,964.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,964.13/962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.10

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