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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.24, 1,328.04 and 613.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.24, 1,328.04 and 613.76 is: 847.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.24 : 1,328.04 = 613.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.24/1,328.04 = 613.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.24x = 1,328.04 × 613.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.24x = 815,097.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,097.83/962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.08

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