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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.57, 1,327.13 and 630.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.57, 1,327.13 and 630.47 is: 869.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.57 : 1,327.13 = 630.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.57/1,327.13 = 630.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.57x = 1,327.13 × 630.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.57x = 836,705.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,705.86/962.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.25

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