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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.56, 1,324.91 and 713.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.56, 1,324.91 and 713.45 is: 982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.56 : 1,324.91 = 713.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.56/1,324.91 = 713.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.56x = 1,324.91 × 713.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.56x = 945,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,253.47/962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.02

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