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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.86, 1,328.66 and 613.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.86, 1,328.66 and 613.42 is: 846.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.86 : 1,328.66 = 613.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.86/1,328.66 = 613.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.86x = 1,328.66 × 613.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.86x = 815,026.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,026.62/962.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.46

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