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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.16, 1,327.74 and 536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.16, 1,327.74 and 536.76 is: 740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.16 : 1,327.74 = 536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.16/1,327.74 = 536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.16x = 1,327.74 × 536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.16x = 712,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,677.72/962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.71

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