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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.38, 1,331.16 and 633.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.38, 1,331.16 and 633.08 is: 873.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.38 : 1,331.16 = 633.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.38/1,331.16 = 633.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.38x = 1,331.16 × 633.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.38x = 842,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,730.77/964.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.86

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