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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.01, 1,335.59 and 636.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.01, 1,335.59 and 636.92 is: 879.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.01 : 1,335.59 = 636.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.01/1,335.59 = 636.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.01x = 1,335.59 × 636.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.01x = 850,654.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,654.12/967.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.68

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