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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.94, 1,326.57 and 630.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.94, 1,326.57 and 630.65 is: 869.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.94 : 1,326.57 = 630.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.94/1,326.57 = 630.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.94x = 1,326.57 × 630.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.94x = 836,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,601.37/961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.70

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