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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.54, 1,327.53 and 666.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.54, 1,327.53 and 666.70 is: 920.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.54 : 1,327.53 = 666.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.54/1,327.53 = 666.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.54x = 1,327.53 × 666.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.54x = 885,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,064.25/961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.47

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