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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.55, 1,333.77 and 630.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.55, 1,333.77 and 630.55 is: 870.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.55 : 1,333.77 = 630.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.55/1,333.77 = 630.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.55x = 1,333.77 × 630.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.55x = 841,008.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,008.67/966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.11

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