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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.32, 1,334.09 and 635.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.32, 1,334.09 and 635.32 is: 877.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.32 : 1,334.09 = 635.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.32/1,334.09 = 635.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.32x = 1,334.09 × 635.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.32x = 847,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,574.06/966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.12

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