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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.16, 1,334.82 and 636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.16, 1,334.82 and 636.08 is: 877.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.16 : 1,334.82 = 636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.16/1,334.82 = 636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.16x = 1,334.82 × 636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.16x = 849,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,052.31/967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.88

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