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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.74, 1,329.24 and 613.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.74, 1,329.24 and 613.90 is: 847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.74 : 1,329.24 = 613.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.74/1,329.24 = 613.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.74x = 1,329.24 × 613.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.74x = 816,020.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,020.44/962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.60

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