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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.60, 1,333.55 and 635.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.60, 1,333.55 and 635.21 is: 876.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.60 : 1,333.55 = 635.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.60/1,333.55 = 635.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.60x = 1,333.55 × 635.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.60x = 847,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,074.45/966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.34

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