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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.08, 1,331.16 and 655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.08, 1,331.16 and 655.04 is: 902.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.08 : 1,331.16 = 655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.08/1,331.16 = 655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.08x = 1,331.16 × 655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.08x = 871,963.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,963.05/966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.58

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