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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.92, 1,325.76 and 666.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.92, 1,325.76 and 666.36 is: 921.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.92 : 1,325.76 = 666.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.92/1,325.76 = 666.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.92x = 1,325.76 × 666.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.92x = 883,433.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,433.43/958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.28

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