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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.25, 1,326.62 and 629.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.25, 1,326.62 and 629.86 is: 869.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.25 : 1,326.62 = 629.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.25/1,326.62 = 629.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.25x = 1,326.62 × 629.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.25x = 835,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,584.87/961.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.27

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