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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.42, 1,328.40 and 675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.42, 1,328.40 and 675.24 is: 931.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.42 : 1,328.40 = 675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.42/1,328.40 = 675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.42x = 1,328.40 × 675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.42x = 896,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,988.82/963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.05

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