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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.84, 1,326.75 and 630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.84, 1,326.75 and 630.27 is: 869.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.84 : 1,326.75 = 630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.84/1,326.75 = 630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.84x = 1,326.75 × 630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.84x = 836,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,210.72/961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.39

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