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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.77, 1,332.28 and 634.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.77, 1,332.28 and 634.15 is: 874.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.77 : 1,332.28 = 634.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.77/1,332.28 = 634.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.77x = 1,332.28 × 634.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.77x = 844,862.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,862.19/965.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.81

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