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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.42, 1,335.16 and 636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.42, 1,335.16 and 636.12 is: 877.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.42 : 1,335.16 = 636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.42/1,335.16 = 636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.42x = 1,335.16 × 636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.42x = 849,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,321.98/967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.92

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