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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.56, 1,327.96 and 613.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.56, 1,327.96 and 613.16 is: 845.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.56 : 1,327.96 = 613.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.56/1,327.96 = 613.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.56x = 1,327.96 × 613.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.56x = 814,251.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,251.95/962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.92

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