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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966, 1,333.08 and 690.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966, 1,333.08 and 690.48 is: 952.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966 : 1,333.08 = 690.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966/1,333.08 = 690.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966x = 1,333.08 × 690.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966x = 920,465.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,465.08/966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.86

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