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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.93, 1,334.10 and 635.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.93, 1,334.10 and 635.83 is: 878.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.93 : 1,334.10 = 635.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.93/1,334.10 = 635.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.93x = 1,334.10 × 635.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.93x = 848,261.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,261.99/965.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.18

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