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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.32, 1,334.61 and 635.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.32, 1,334.61 and 635.63 is: 876.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.32 : 1,334.61 = 635.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.32/1,334.61 = 635.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.32x = 1,334.61 × 635.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.32x = 848,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,311.48/967.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.97

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