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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.97, 1,328.90 and 520.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.97, 1,328.90 and 520.87 is: 718.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.97 : 1,328.90 = 520.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.97/1,328.90 = 520.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.97x = 1,328.90 × 520.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.97x = 692,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,188.77/962.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.81

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