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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.06, 1,332.18 and 634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.06, 1,332.18 and 634.14 is: 874.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.06 : 1,332.18 = 634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.06/1,332.18 = 634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.06x = 1,332.18 × 634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.06x = 844,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,788.63/966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.47

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