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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.62, 1,326.42 and 666.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.62, 1,326.42 and 666.78 is: 919.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.62 : 1,326.42 = 666.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.62/1,326.42 = 666.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.62x = 1,326.42 × 666.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.62x = 884,430.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,430.33/961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.73

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