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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.06, 1,333.62 and 647.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.06, 1,333.62 and 647.57 is: 893.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.06 : 1,333.62 = 647.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.06/1,333.62 = 647.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.06x = 1,333.62 × 647.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.06x = 863,609.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,609.07/966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.95

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