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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.97, 1,327.89 and 648.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.97, 1,327.89 and 648.24 is: 893.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.97 : 1,327.89 = 648.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.97/1,327.89 = 648.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.97x = 1,327.89 × 648.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.97x = 860,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,791.41/962.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.89

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