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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966, 1,333.66 and 635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966, 1,333.66 and 635 is: 876.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966 : 1,333.66 = 635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966/1,333.66 = 635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966x = 1,333.66 × 635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966x = 846,874.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,874.10/966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.68

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