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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.96, 1,327.51 and 647.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.96, 1,327.51 and 647.67 is: 892.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.96 : 1,327.51 = 647.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.96/1,327.51 = 647.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.96x = 1,327.51 × 647.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.96x = 859,785.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,785.16/962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.86

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