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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.78, 1,334.52 and 635.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.78, 1,334.52 and 635.49 is: 877.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.78 : 1,334.52 = 635.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.78/1,334.52 = 635.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.78x = 1,334.52 × 635.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.78x = 848,074.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,074.11/966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.22

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