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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.30, 1,328.74 and 716.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.30, 1,328.74 and 716.27 is: 989.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.30 : 1,328.74 = 716.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.30/1,328.74 = 716.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.30x = 1,328.74 × 716.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.30x = 951,728.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,728.17/962.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.01

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