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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.48, 1,331.80 and 633.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.48, 1,331.80 and 633.31 is: 873.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.48 : 1,331.80 = 633.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.48/1,331.80 = 633.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.48x = 1,331.80 × 633.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.48x = 843,437.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,437.35/965.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.60

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