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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.76, 1,328.61 and 520.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.76, 1,328.61 and 520.66 is: 718.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.76 : 1,328.61 = 520.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.76/1,328.61 = 520.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.76x = 1,328.61 × 520.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.76x = 691,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,754.08/962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.51

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