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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.78, 1,330.16 and 632.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.78, 1,330.16 and 632.62 is: 872.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.78 : 1,330.16 = 632.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.78/1,330.16 = 632.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.78x = 1,330.16 × 632.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.78x = 841,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,484.32/964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.21

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