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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.69, 1,330.02 and 630.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.69, 1,330.02 and 630.99 is: 871.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.69 : 1,330.02 = 630.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.69/1,330.02 = 630.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.69x = 1,330.02 × 630.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.69x = 839,229.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,229.32/962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.76

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