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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.54, 1,327.97 and 584.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.54, 1,327.97 and 584.54 is: 806.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.54 : 1,327.97 = 584.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.54/1,327.97 = 584.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.54x = 1,327.97 × 584.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.54x = 776,251.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,251.39/962.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.46

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