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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.47, 1,326.92 and 666.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.47, 1,326.92 and 666.63 is: 920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.47 : 1,326.92 = 666.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.47/1,326.92 = 666.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.47x = 1,326.92 × 666.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.47x = 884,561.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,561.35/961.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.01

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