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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.63, 1,329.79 and 632.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.63, 1,329.79 and 632.48 is: 871.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.63 : 1,329.79 = 632.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.63/1,329.79 = 632.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.63x = 1,329.79 × 632.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.63x = 841,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,062.25/964.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.90

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