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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.44, 1,329.06 and 612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.44, 1,329.06 and 612.52 is: 845.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.44 : 1,329.06 = 612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.44/1,329.06 = 612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.44x = 1,329.06 × 612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.44x = 814,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,075.83/962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.85

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