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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.78, 1,330.94 and 633.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.78, 1,330.94 and 633.06 is: 873.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.78 : 1,330.94 = 633.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.78/1,330.94 = 633.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.78x = 1,330.94 × 633.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.78x = 842,564.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,564.88/964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.32

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