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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.51, 1,332.38 and 634.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.51, 1,332.38 and 634.36 is: 874.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.51 : 1,332.38 = 634.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.51/1,332.38 = 634.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.51x = 1,332.38 × 634.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.51x = 845,201.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,201.91/966.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.49

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