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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.64, 1,328.84 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.64, 1,328.84 and 697.68 is: 963.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.64 : 1,328.84 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.64/1,328.84 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.64x = 1,328.84 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.64x = 927,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,105.09/962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.09

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