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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.34, 1,327.35 and 930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.34, 1,327.35 and 930.20 is: 1,283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.34 : 1,327.35 = 930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.34/1,327.35 = 930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.34x = 1,327.35 × 930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.34x = 1,234,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,694.33/962.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.01

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