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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.48, 1,334.32 and 635.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.48, 1,334.32 and 635.46 is: 877.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.48 : 1,334.32 = 635.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.48/1,334.32 = 635.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.48x = 1,334.32 × 635.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.48x = 847,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,906.99/966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.31

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