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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.14, 1,327.74 and 631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.14, 1,327.74 and 631.12 is: 870.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.14 : 1,327.74 = 631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.14/1,327.74 = 631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.14x = 1,327.74 × 631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.14x = 837,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,963.27/962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.94

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