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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.28, 1,327.32 and 713.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.28, 1,327.32 and 713.34 is: 983.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.28 : 1,327.32 = 713.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.28/1,327.32 = 713.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.28x = 1,327.32 × 713.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.28x = 946,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,830.45/962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.94

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