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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.27, 1,329.48 and 714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.27, 1,329.48 and 714.20 is: 985.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.27 : 1,329.48 = 714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.27/1,329.48 = 714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.27x = 1,329.48 × 714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.27x = 949,507.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,507.97/963.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.71

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