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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.54, 1,334.40 and 635.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.54, 1,334.40 and 635.54 is: 877.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.54 : 1,334.40 = 635.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.54/1,334.40 = 635.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.54x = 1,334.40 × 635.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.54x = 848,057.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,057.90/966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.42

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