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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.25, 1,327.92 and 613.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.25, 1,327.92 and 613.41 is: 846.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.25 : 1,327.92 = 613.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.25/1,327.92 = 613.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.25x = 1,327.92 × 613.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.25x = 814,559.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,559.41/962.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.52

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