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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.96, 1,330.34 and 632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.96, 1,330.34 and 632.16 is: 873.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.96 : 1,330.34 = 632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.96/1,330.34 = 632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.96x = 1,330.34 × 632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.96x = 840,984.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,984.57/962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.34

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