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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.80, 1,332.37 and 666.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.80, 1,332.37 and 666.81 is: 920.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.80 : 1,332.37 = 666.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.80/1,332.37 = 666.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.80x = 1,332.37 × 666.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.80x = 888,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,434.72/964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.85

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