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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.50, 1,328.34 and 613.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.50, 1,328.34 and 613.12 is: 846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.50 : 1,328.34 = 613.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.50/1,328.34 = 613.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.50x = 1,328.34 × 613.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.50x = 814,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,431.82/962.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.16

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