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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.95, 1,328.83 and 683.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.95, 1,328.83 and 683.31 is: 941.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.95 : 1,328.83 = 683.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.95/1,328.83 = 683.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.95x = 1,328.83 × 683.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.95x = 908,002.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,002.83/963.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.97

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