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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.87, 1,330.13 and 632.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.87, 1,330.13 and 632.72 is: 872.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.87 : 1,330.13 = 632.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.87/1,330.13 = 632.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.87x = 1,330.13 × 632.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.87x = 841,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,597.46/964.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.24

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