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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.65, 1,329.98 and 632.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.65, 1,329.98 and 632.50 is: 872.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.65 : 1,329.98 = 632.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.65/1,329.98 = 632.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.65x = 1,329.98 × 632.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.65x = 841,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,212.35/964.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.04

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