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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.63, 1,331.17 and 633.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.63, 1,331.17 and 633.48 is: 873.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.63 : 1,331.17 = 633.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.63/1,331.17 = 633.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.63x = 1,331.17 × 633.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.63x = 843,269.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,269.57/965.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.28

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