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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.14, 1,328.72 and 631.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.14, 1,328.72 and 631.71 is: 871.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.14 : 1,328.72 = 631.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.14/1,328.72 = 631.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.14x = 1,328.72 × 631.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.14x = 839,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,362.55/963.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.49

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