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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.40, 1,327.84 and 648.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.40, 1,327.84 and 648.02 is: 894.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.40 : 1,327.84 = 648.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.40/1,327.84 = 648.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.40x = 1,327.84 × 648.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.40x = 860,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,468.58/962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.08

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