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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.84, 1,327.34 and 631.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.84, 1,327.34 and 631.14 is: 870.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.84 : 1,327.34 = 631.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.84/1,327.34 = 631.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.84x = 1,327.34 × 631.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.84x = 837,737.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,737.37/962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.07

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