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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.59, 1,332.36 and 634.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.59, 1,332.36 and 634.51 is: 875.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.59 : 1,332.36 = 634.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.59/1,332.36 = 634.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.59x = 1,332.36 × 634.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.59x = 845,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,395.74/965.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.52

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