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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.71, 1,330.16 and 628.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.71, 1,330.16 and 628.83 is: 867.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.71 : 1,330.16 = 628.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.71/1,330.16 = 628.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.71x = 1,330.16 × 628.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.71x = 836,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,441.37/964.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.04

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