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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.67, 1,328.86 and 715.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.67, 1,328.86 and 715.48 is: 986.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.67 : 1,328.86 = 715.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.67/1,328.86 = 715.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.67x = 1,328.86 × 715.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.67x = 950,772.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,772.75/963.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.62

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