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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.37, 1,328.40 and 631.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.37, 1,328.40 and 631.08 is: 871.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.37 : 1,328.40 = 631.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.37/1,328.40 = 631.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.37x = 1,328.40 × 631.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.37x = 838,326.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,326.67/962.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.11

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