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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.50, 1,326.38 and 629.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.50, 1,326.38 and 629.94 is: 869.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.50 : 1,326.38 = 629.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.50/1,326.38 = 629.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.50x = 1,326.38 × 629.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.50x = 835,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,539.82/961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.00

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