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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.28, 1,328.70 and 714.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.28, 1,328.70 and 714.34 is: 985.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.28 : 1,328.70 = 714.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.28/1,328.70 = 714.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.28x = 1,328.70 × 714.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.28x = 949,143.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,143.56/963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.32

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