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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.93, 1,331.69 and 634.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.93, 1,331.69 and 634.23 is: 874.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.93 : 1,331.69 = 634.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.93/1,331.69 = 634.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.93x = 1,331.69 × 634.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.93x = 844,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,594.58/965.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.39

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