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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966, 1,332.45 and 634.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966, 1,332.45 and 634.71 is: 875.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966 : 1,332.45 = 634.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966/1,332.45 = 634.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966x = 1,332.45 × 634.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966x = 845,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,719.34/966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.49

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