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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.76, 1,330.62 and 632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.76, 1,330.62 and 632.60 is: 872.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.76 : 1,330.62 = 632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.76/1,330.62 = 632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.76x = 1,330.62 × 632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.76x = 841,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,743.56/964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.49

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