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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.04, 1,333.52 and 651.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.04, 1,333.52 and 651.49 is: 899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.04 : 1,333.52 = 651.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.04/1,333.52 = 651.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.04x = 1,333.52 × 651.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.04x = 868,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,774.94/966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.32

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