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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.56, 1,326.28 and 714.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.56, 1,326.28 and 714.45 is: 983.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.56 : 1,326.28 = 714.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.56/1,326.28 = 714.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.56x = 1,326.28 × 714.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.56x = 947,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,560.75/963.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.40

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