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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.48, 1,329.24 and 632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.48, 1,329.24 and 632.08 is: 872.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.48 : 1,329.24 = 632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.48/1,329.24 = 632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.48x = 1,329.24 × 632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.48x = 840,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,186.02/963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.03

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