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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.35, 1,328.05 and 520.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.35, 1,328.05 and 520.26 is: 717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.35 : 1,328.05 = 520.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.35/1,328.05 = 520.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.35x = 1,328.05 × 520.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.35x = 690,924.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,924.04/962.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.95

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