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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.61, 1,328.61 and 626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.61, 1,328.61 and 626.94 is: 865.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.61 : 1,328.61 = 626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.61/1,328.61 = 626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.61x = 1,328.61 × 626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.61x = 832,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,958.75/962.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.31

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