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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.28, 1,326.82 and 696.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.28, 1,326.82 and 696.84 is: 960.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.28 : 1,326.82 = 696.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.28/1,326.82 = 696.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.28x = 1,326.82 × 696.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.28x = 924,581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,581.25/962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.82

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