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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.72, 1,328.24 and 613.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.72, 1,328.24 and 613.52 is: 846.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.72 : 1,328.24 = 613.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.72/1,328.24 = 613.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.72x = 1,328.24 × 613.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.72x = 814,901.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,901.80/962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.46

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