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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.36, 1,325.70 and 629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.36, 1,325.70 and 629.80 is: 868.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.36 : 1,325.70 = 629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.36/1,325.70 = 629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.36x = 1,325.70 × 629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.36x = 834,925.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,925.86/961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.48

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