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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.56, 1,331.96 and 633.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.56, 1,331.96 and 633.86 is: 874.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.56 : 1,331.96 = 633.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.56/1,331.96 = 633.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.56x = 1,331.96 × 633.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.56x = 844,276.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,276.17/965.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.39

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