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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.18, 1,328.92 and 701.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.18, 1,328.92 and 701.36 is: 968.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.18 : 1,328.92 = 701.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.18/1,328.92 = 701.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.18x = 1,328.92 × 701.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.18x = 932,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,051.33/962.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.69

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