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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.46, 1,328.19 and 520.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.46, 1,328.19 and 520.36 is: 718.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.46 : 1,328.19 = 520.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.46/1,328.19 = 520.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.46x = 1,328.19 × 520.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.46x = 691,133.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,133.99/962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.09

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