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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.78, 1,332.92 and 634.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.78, 1,332.92 and 634.62 is: 874.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.78 : 1,332.92 = 634.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.78/1,332.92 = 634.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.78x = 1,332.92 × 634.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.78x = 845,897.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,897.69/966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.96

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