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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.28, 1,328.04 and 613.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.28, 1,328.04 and 613.68 is: 846.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.28 : 1,328.04 = 613.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.28/1,328.04 = 613.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.28x = 1,328.04 × 613.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.28x = 814,991.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,991.59/962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.94

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