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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.39, 1,328.67 and 627.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.39, 1,328.67 and 627.38 is: 865.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.39 : 1,328.67 = 627.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.39/1,328.67 = 627.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.39x = 1,328.67 × 627.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.39x = 833,580.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,580.98/963.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.26

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