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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.50, 1,331.82 and 634.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.50, 1,331.82 and 634.06 is: 874.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.50 : 1,331.82 = 634.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.50/1,331.82 = 634.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.50x = 1,331.82 × 634.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.50x = 844,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,453.79/965.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.63

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