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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.50, 1,334.35 and 635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.50, 1,334.35 and 635.50 is: 877.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.50 : 1,334.35 = 635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.50/1,334.35 = 635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.50x = 1,334.35 × 635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.50x = 847,979.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,979.43/966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.37

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