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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.52, 1,328.63 and 631.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.52, 1,328.63 and 631.02 is: 871.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.52 : 1,328.63 = 631.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.52/1,328.63 = 631.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.52x = 1,328.63 × 631.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.52x = 838,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,388.95/962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.04

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