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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.69, 1,328.51 and 613.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.69, 1,328.51 and 613.58 is: 846.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.69 : 1,328.51 = 613.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.69/1,328.51 = 613.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.69x = 1,328.51 × 613.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.69x = 815,147.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,147.17/962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.74

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