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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.44, 1,327.32 and 630.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.44, 1,327.32 and 630.16 is: 869.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.44 : 1,327.32 = 630.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.44/1,327.32 = 630.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.44x = 1,327.32 × 630.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.44x = 836,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,423.97/961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.97

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