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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.37, 1,327.41 and 612.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.37, 1,327.41 and 612.90 is: 845.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.37 : 1,327.41 = 612.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.37/1,327.41 = 612.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.37x = 1,327.41 × 612.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.37x = 813,569.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,569.59/962.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.38

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