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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.93, 1,328.75 and 710.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.93, 1,328.75 and 710.99 is: 981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.93 : 1,328.75 = 710.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.93/1,328.75 = 710.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.93x = 1,328.75 × 710.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.93x = 944,730.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,730.40/962.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.10

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