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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.47, 1,332.47 and 634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.47, 1,332.47 and 634.32 is: 874.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.47 : 1,332.47 = 634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.47/1,332.47 = 634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.47x = 1,332.47 × 634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.47x = 845,213.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,213.96/966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.54

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