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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.27, 1,326.74 and 629.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.27, 1,326.74 and 629.57 is: 868.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.27 : 1,326.74 = 629.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.27/1,326.74 = 629.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.27x = 1,326.74 × 629.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.27x = 835,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,275.70/961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.93

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