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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.38, 1,327.59 and 612.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.38, 1,327.59 and 612.70 is: 845.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.38 : 1,327.59 = 612.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.38/1,327.59 = 612.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.38x = 1,327.59 × 612.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.38x = 813,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,414.39/962.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.21

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