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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.83, 1,327.24 and 629.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.83, 1,327.24 and 629.73 is: 868.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.83 : 1,327.24 = 629.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.83/1,327.24 = 629.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.83x = 1,327.24 × 629.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.83x = 835,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,802.85/961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.97

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