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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.46, 1,327.63 and 667.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.46, 1,327.63 and 667.21 is: 920.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.46 : 1,327.63 = 667.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.46/1,327.63 = 667.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.46x = 1,327.63 × 667.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.46x = 885,808.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,808.01/962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.36

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