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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.78, 1,327.56 and 696.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.78, 1,327.56 and 696.69 is: 960.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.78 : 1,327.56 = 696.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.78/1,327.56 = 696.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.78x = 1,327.56 × 696.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.78x = 924,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,899.08/962.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.66

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