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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.33, 1,332.39 and 630.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.33, 1,332.39 and 630.06 is: 869.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.33 : 1,332.39 = 630.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.33/1,332.39 = 630.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.33x = 1,332.39 × 630.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.33x = 839,485.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,485.64/965.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.64

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