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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.86, 1,328.76 and 584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.86, 1,328.76 and 584.64 is: 806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.86 : 1,328.76 = 584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.86/1,328.76 = 584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.86x = 1,328.76 × 584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.86x = 776,843.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,843.32/962.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.81

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