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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.10, 1,326.99 and 713.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.10, 1,326.99 and 713.43 is: 984.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.10 : 1,326.99 = 713.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.10/1,326.99 = 713.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.10x = 1,326.99 × 713.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.10x = 946,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,714.48/962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.01

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