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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.92, 1,327.12 and 630.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.92, 1,327.12 and 630.54 is: 869.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.92 : 1,327.12 = 630.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.92/1,327.12 = 630.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.92x = 1,327.12 × 630.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.92x = 836,800.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,800.67/961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.93

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