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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.45, 1,328.03 and 630.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.45, 1,328.03 and 630.82 is: 870.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.45 : 1,328.03 = 630.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.45/1,328.03 = 630.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.45x = 1,328.03 × 630.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.45x = 837,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,748.76/962.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.43

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