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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.56, 1,330.36 and 633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.56, 1,330.36 and 633.36 is: 873.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.56 : 1,330.36 = 633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.56/1,330.36 = 633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.56x = 1,330.36 × 633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.56x = 842,596.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,596.81/964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.56

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