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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.64, 1,434.80 and 907.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.64, 1,434.80 and 907.96 is: 1,353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.64 : 1,434.80 = 907.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.64/1,434.80 = 907.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.64x = 1,434.80 × 907.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.64x = 1,302,741.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,741.01/962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.30

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