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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.74, 1,328.73 and 614.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.74, 1,328.73 and 614.26 is: 847.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.74 : 1,328.73 = 614.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.74/1,328.73 = 614.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.74x = 1,328.73 × 614.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.74x = 816,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,185.69/962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.77

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