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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.52, 1,330.44 and 633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.52, 1,330.44 and 633.20 is: 873.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.52 : 1,330.44 = 633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.52/1,330.44 = 633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.52x = 1,330.44 × 633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.52x = 842,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,434.61/964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.42

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