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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.08, 1,329.48 and 632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.08, 1,329.48 and 632.40 is: 872.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.08 : 1,329.48 = 632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.08/1,329.48 = 632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.08x = 1,329.48 × 632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.08x = 840,763.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,763.15/964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.09

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