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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.17, 1,324.25 and 629.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.17, 1,324.25 and 629.02 is: 866.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.17 : 1,324.25 = 629.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.17/1,324.25 = 629.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.17x = 1,324.25 × 629.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.17x = 832,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,975.35/961.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.63

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