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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.78, 1,328.63 and 520.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.78, 1,328.63 and 520.67 is: 718.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.78 : 1,328.63 = 520.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.78/1,328.63 = 520.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.78x = 1,328.63 × 520.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.78x = 691,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,778.50/962.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.53

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