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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.64, 1,327.92 and 613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.64, 1,327.92 and 613.44 is: 846.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.64 : 1,327.92 = 613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.64/1,327.92 = 613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.64x = 1,327.92 × 613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.64x = 814,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,599.24/962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.21

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