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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.56, 1,332.86 and 634.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.56, 1,332.86 and 634.64 is: 875.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.56 : 1,332.86 = 634.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.56/1,332.86 = 634.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.56x = 1,332.86 × 634.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.56x = 845,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,886.27/966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.15

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