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