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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.56, 1,330.58 and 632.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.56, 1,330.58 and 632.86 is: 873.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.56 : 1,330.58 = 632.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.56/1,330.58 = 632.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.56x = 1,330.58 × 632.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.56x = 842,073.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,073.04/964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.01

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