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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.58, 1,335.81 and 636.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.58, 1,335.81 and 636.57 is: 878.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.58 : 1,335.81 = 636.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.58/1,335.81 = 636.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.58x = 1,335.81 × 636.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.58x = 850,336.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,336.57/967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.83

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