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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.46, 1,332.84 and 634.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.46, 1,332.84 and 634.77 is: 875.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.46 : 1,332.84 = 634.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.46/1,332.84 = 634.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.46x = 1,332.84 × 634.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.46x = 846,046.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,046.85/966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.41

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