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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.94, 1,328.45 and 631.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.94, 1,328.45 and 631.29 is: 870.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.94 : 1,328.45 = 631.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.94/1,328.45 = 631.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.94x = 1,328.45 × 631.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.94x = 838,634.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,634.04/962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.91

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