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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.94, 1,332.09 and 634.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.94, 1,332.09 and 634.65 is: 875.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.94 : 1,332.09 = 634.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.94/1,332.09 = 634.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.94x = 1,332.09 × 634.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.94x = 845,410.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,410.92/965.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.22

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