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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.55, 1,332.39 and 629.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.55, 1,332.39 and 629.55 is: 868.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.55 : 1,332.39 = 629.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.55/1,332.39 = 629.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.55x = 1,332.39 × 629.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.55x = 838,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,806.12/965.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.73

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