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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.76, 1,328.58 and 701.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.76, 1,328.58 and 701.88 is: 968.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.76 : 1,328.58 = 701.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.76/1,328.58 = 701.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.76x = 1,328.58 × 701.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.76x = 932,503.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,503.73/962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.57

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