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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.90, 1,333.47 and 634.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.90, 1,333.47 and 634.79 is: 876.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.90 : 1,333.47 = 634.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.90/1,333.47 = 634.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.90x = 1,333.47 × 634.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.90x = 846,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,473.42/965.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.36

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