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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.74, 1,334.70 and 635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.74, 1,334.70 and 635.72 is: 877.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.74 : 1,334.70 = 635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.74/1,334.70 = 635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.74x = 1,334.70 × 635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.74x = 848,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,501.86/966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.70

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