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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.62, 1,334.64 and 635.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.62, 1,334.64 and 635.94 is: 877.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.62 : 1,334.64 = 635.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.62/1,334.64 = 635.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.62x = 1,334.64 × 635.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.62x = 848,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,750.96/967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.15

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