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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.53, 1,331.03 and 633.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.53, 1,331.03 and 633.38 is: 873.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.53 : 1,331.03 = 633.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.53/1,331.03 = 633.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.53x = 1,331.03 × 633.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.53x = 843,042.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,042.71/965.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.14

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