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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.51, 1,327.77 and 647.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.51, 1,327.77 and 647.87 is: 893.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.51 : 1,327.77 = 647.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.51/1,327.77 = 647.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.51x = 1,327.77 × 647.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.51x = 860,215.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,215.71/962.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.73

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