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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.72, 1,330.98 and 633.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.72, 1,330.98 and 633.11 is: 873.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.72 : 1,330.98 = 633.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.72/1,330.98 = 633.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.72x = 1,330.98 × 633.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.72x = 842,656.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,656.75/964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.48

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