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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.34, 1,333.20 and 634.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.34, 1,333.20 and 634.95 is: 876.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.34 : 1,333.20 = 634.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.34/1,333.20 = 634.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.34x = 1,333.20 × 634.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.34x = 846,515.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,515.34/966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.00

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