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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.65, 1,331.36 and 633.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.65, 1,331.36 and 633.50 is: 873.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.65 : 1,331.36 = 633.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.65/1,331.36 = 633.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.65x = 1,331.36 × 633.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.65x = 843,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,416.56/965.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.42

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