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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.43, 1,331.81 and 633.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.43, 1,331.81 and 633.81 is: 874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.43 : 1,331.81 = 633.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.43/1,331.81 = 633.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.43x = 1,331.81 × 633.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.43x = 844,111.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,111.33/965.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.34

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