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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.92, 1,333.02 and 635.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.92, 1,333.02 and 635.26 is: 876.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.92 : 1,333.02 = 635.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.92/1,333.02 = 635.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.92x = 1,333.02 × 635.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.92x = 846,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,814.29/965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.69

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