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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.68, 1,327.86 and 742.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.68, 1,327.86 and 742.24 is: 1,023.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.68 : 1,327.86 = 742.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.68/1,327.86 = 742.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.68x = 1,327.86 × 742.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.68x = 985,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,590.81/962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.80

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