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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.07, 1,332.12 and 717.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.07, 1,332.12 and 717.85 is: 989.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.07 : 1,332.12 = 717.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.07/1,332.12 = 717.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.07x = 1,332.12 × 717.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.07x = 956,262.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,262.34/966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.85

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