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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.90, 1,332.09 and 633.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.90, 1,332.09 and 633.79 is: 874.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.90 : 1,332.09 = 633.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.90/1,332.09 = 633.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.90x = 1,332.09 × 633.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.90x = 844,265.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,265.32/964.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.98

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