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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.79, 1,326.80 and 630.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.79, 1,326.80 and 630.07 is: 869.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.79 : 1,326.80 = 630.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.79/1,326.80 = 630.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.79x = 1,326.80 × 630.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.79x = 835,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,970.24/961.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.19

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