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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.16, 1,332.24 and 634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.16, 1,332.24 and 634.72 is: 875.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.16 : 1,332.24 = 634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.16/1,332.24 = 634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.16x = 1,332.24 × 634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.16x = 845,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,599.37/966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.22

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