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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.95, 1,332.21 and 633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.95, 1,332.21 and 633.96 is: 875.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.95 : 1,332.21 = 633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.95/1,332.21 = 633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.95x = 1,332.21 × 633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.95x = 844,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,567.85/964.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.25

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