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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.94, 1,333.47 and 635.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.94, 1,333.47 and 635.65 is: 876.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.94 : 1,333.47 = 635.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.94/1,333.47 = 635.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.94x = 1,333.47 × 635.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.94x = 847,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,620.21/966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.60

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