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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.82, 1,328.69 and 520.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.82, 1,328.69 and 520.72 is: 718.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.82 : 1,328.69 = 520.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.82/1,328.69 = 520.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.82x = 1,328.69 × 520.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.82x = 691,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,874.24/962.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.59

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