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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.17, 1,326.63 and 629.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.17, 1,326.63 and 629.01 is: 868.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.17 : 1,326.63 = 629.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.17/1,326.63 = 629.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.17x = 1,326.63 × 629.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.17x = 834,463.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,463.54/961.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.17

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