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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.16, 1,328.70 and 631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.16, 1,328.70 and 631.44 is: 871.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.16 : 1,328.70 = 631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.16/1,328.70 = 631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.16x = 1,328.70 × 631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.16x = 838,994.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,994.33/963.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.09

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