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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.09, 1,333.54 and 651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.09, 1,333.54 and 651.16 is: 898.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.09 : 1,333.54 = 651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.09/1,333.54 = 651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.09x = 1,333.54 × 651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.09x = 868,341.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,341.05/966.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.82

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