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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.82, 1,328.61 and 630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.82, 1,328.61 and 630.72 is: 870.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.82 : 1,328.61 = 630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.82/1,328.61 = 630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.82x = 1,328.61 × 630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.82x = 837,980.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,980.90/962.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.34

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