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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.82, 1,326.73 and 664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.82, 1,326.73 and 664.16 is: 915.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.82 : 1,326.73 = 664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.82/1,326.73 = 664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.82x = 1,326.73 × 664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.82x = 881,161.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,161.00/962.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.19

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