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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.88, 1,328.56 and 648.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.88, 1,328.56 and 648.19 is: 894.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.88 : 1,328.56 = 648.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.88/1,328.56 = 648.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.88x = 1,328.56 × 648.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.88x = 861,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,159.31/962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.36

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