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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.41, 1,326.87 and 630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.41, 1,326.87 and 630.12 is: 869.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.41 : 1,326.87 = 630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.41/1,326.87 = 630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.41x = 1,326.87 × 630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.41x = 836,087.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,087.32/961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.65

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