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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.17, 1,331.99 and 633.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.17, 1,331.99 and 633.79 is: 874.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.17 : 1,331.99 = 633.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.17/1,331.99 = 633.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.17x = 1,331.99 × 633.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.17x = 844,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,201.94/965.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.67

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