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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.48, 1,328.21 and 520.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.48, 1,328.21 and 520.38 is: 718.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.48 : 1,328.21 = 520.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.48/1,328.21 = 520.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.48x = 1,328.21 × 520.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.48x = 691,173.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,173.71/962.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.12

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