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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.99, 1,326.67 and 630.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.99, 1,326.67 and 630.30 is: 869.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.99 : 1,326.67 = 630.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.99/1,326.67 = 630.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.99x = 1,326.67 × 630.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.99x = 836,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,200.10/961.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.24

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