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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.93, 1,335.48 and 636.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.93, 1,335.48 and 636.83 is: 879.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.93 : 1,335.48 = 636.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.93/1,335.48 = 636.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.93x = 1,335.48 × 636.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.93x = 850,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,473.73/966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.56

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