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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.24, 1,334.72 and 636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.24, 1,334.72 and 636.32 is: 878.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.24 : 1,334.72 = 636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.24/1,334.72 = 636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.24x = 1,334.72 × 636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.24x = 849,309.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,309.03/967.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.07

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