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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.10, 1,332.85 and 634.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.10, 1,332.85 and 634.71 is: 875.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.10 : 1,332.85 = 634.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.10/1,332.85 = 634.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.10x = 1,332.85 × 634.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.10x = 845,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,973.22/966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.66

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