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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.17, 1,332.51 and 634.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.17, 1,332.51 and 634.34 is: 874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.17 : 1,332.51 = 634.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.17/1,332.51 = 634.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.17x = 1,332.51 × 634.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.17x = 845,264.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,264.39/966.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.86

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