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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.36, 1,328.88 and 631.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.36, 1,328.88 and 631.92 is: 871.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.36 : 1,328.88 = 631.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.36/1,328.88 = 631.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.36x = 1,328.88 × 631.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.36x = 839,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,745.85/963.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.68

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