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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.31, 1,326.69 and 630.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.31, 1,326.69 and 630.21 is: 868.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.31 : 1,326.69 = 630.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.31/1,326.69 = 630.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.31x = 1,326.69 × 630.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.31x = 836,093.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,093.30/962.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.84

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