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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.52, 1,327.74 and 612.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.52, 1,327.74 and 612.96 is: 845.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.52 : 1,327.74 = 612.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.52/1,327.74 = 612.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.52x = 1,327.74 × 612.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.52x = 813,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,851.51/962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.54

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