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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.42, 1,334.70 and 636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.42, 1,334.70 and 636.04 is: 877.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.42 : 1,334.70 = 636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.42/1,334.70 = 636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.42x = 1,334.70 × 636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.42x = 848,922.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,922.59/967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.51

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