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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.32, 1,327.86 and 630.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.32, 1,327.86 and 630.70 is: 870.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.32 : 1,327.86 = 630.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.32/1,327.86 = 630.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.32x = 1,327.86 × 630.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.32x = 837,478.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,478.15/962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.27

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