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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.84, 1,328.70 and 632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.84, 1,328.70 and 632.16 is: 871.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.84 : 1,328.70 = 632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.84/1,328.70 = 632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.84x = 1,328.70 × 632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.84x = 839,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,950.99/963.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.46

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