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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.35, 1,331.82 and 633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.35, 1,331.82 and 633.96 is: 874.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.35 : 1,331.82 = 633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.35/1,331.82 = 633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.35x = 1,331.82 × 633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.35x = 844,320.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,320.61/965.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.63

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