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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.18, 1,326.87 and 629.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.18, 1,326.87 and 629.62 is: 869.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.18 : 1,326.87 = 629.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.18/1,326.87 = 629.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.18x = 1,326.87 × 629.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.18x = 835,423.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,423.89/961.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.16

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