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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.50, 1,331.27 and 632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.50, 1,331.27 and 632.80 is: 873.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.50 : 1,331.27 = 632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.50/1,331.27 = 632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.50x = 1,331.27 × 632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.50x = 842,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,427.66/964.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.43

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