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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.94, 1,327.95 and 631.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.94, 1,327.95 and 631.65 is: 871.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.94 : 1,327.95 = 631.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.94/1,327.95 = 631.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.94x = 1,327.95 × 631.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.94x = 838,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,799.62/962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.08

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