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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.13, 1,331.98 and 633.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.13, 1,331.98 and 633.75 is: 874.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.13 : 1,331.98 = 633.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.13/1,331.98 = 633.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.13x = 1,331.98 × 633.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.13x = 844,142.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,142.33/965.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.64

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