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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.19, 1,334.85 and 634.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.19, 1,334.85 and 634.49 is: 876.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.19 : 1,334.85 = 634.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.19/1,334.85 = 634.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.19x = 1,334.85 × 634.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.19x = 846,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,948.98/966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.59

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