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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.92, 1,334.01 and 635.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.92, 1,334.01 and 635.54 is: 876.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.92 : 1,334.01 = 635.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.92/1,334.01 = 635.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.92x = 1,334.01 × 635.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.92x = 847,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,816.72/966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.82

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