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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.42, 1,328.77 and 627.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.42, 1,328.77 and 627.27 is: 865.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.42 : 1,328.77 = 627.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.42/1,328.77 = 627.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.42x = 1,328.77 × 627.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.42x = 833,489.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,489.35/963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.14

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