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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.46, 1,331.46 and 633.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.46, 1,331.46 and 633.77 is: 874.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.46 : 1,331.46 = 633.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.46/1,331.46 = 633.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.46x = 1,331.46 × 633.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.46x = 843,832.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,832.75/965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.02

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