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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.44, 1,331.06 and 631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.44, 1,331.06 and 631.74 is: 872.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.44 : 1,331.06 = 631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.44/1,331.06 = 631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.44x = 1,331.06 × 631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.44x = 840,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,880.69/963.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.79

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