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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.80, 1,335.06 and 636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.80, 1,335.06 and 636.24 is: 877.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.80 : 1,335.06 = 636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.80/1,335.06 = 636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.80x = 1,335.06 × 636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.80x = 849,418.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,418.57/967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.68

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