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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.06, 1,323.93 and 665.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.06, 1,323.93 and 665.83 is: 917.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.06 : 1,323.93 = 665.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.06/1,323.93 = 665.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.06x = 1,323.93 × 665.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.06x = 881,512.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,512.31/961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.23

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