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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.69, 1,327.79 and 631.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.69, 1,327.79 and 631.46 is: 870.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.69 : 1,327.79 = 631.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.69/1,327.79 = 631.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.69x = 1,327.79 × 631.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.69x = 838,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,451.17/962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.95

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