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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.96, 1,326.94 and 666.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.96, 1,326.94 and 666.71 is: 919.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.96 : 1,326.94 = 666.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.96/1,326.94 = 666.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.96x = 1,326.94 × 666.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.96x = 884,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,684.17/961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.67

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