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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.46, 1,331.71 and 633.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.46, 1,331.71 and 633.54 is: 873.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.46 : 1,331.71 = 633.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.46/1,331.71 = 633.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.46x = 1,331.71 × 633.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.46x = 843,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,691.55/965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.88

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