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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.28, 1,333.83 and 634.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.28, 1,333.83 and 634.99 is: 876.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.28 : 1,333.83 = 634.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.28/1,333.83 = 634.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.28x = 1,333.83 × 634.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.28x = 846,968.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,968.71/966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.53

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