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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.65, 1,328.45 and 520.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.65, 1,328.45 and 520.55 is: 718.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.65 : 1,328.45 = 520.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.65/1,328.45 = 520.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.65x = 1,328.45 × 520.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.65x = 691,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,520.68/962.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.35

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