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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.71, 1,326.28 and 630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.71, 1,326.28 and 630.32 is: 869.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.71 : 1,326.28 = 630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.71/1,326.28 = 630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.71x = 1,326.28 × 630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.71x = 835,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,983.03/961.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.27

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