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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.10, 1,334.10 and 617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.10, 1,334.10 and 617.40 is: 852.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.10 : 1,334.10 = 617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.10/1,334.10 = 617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.10x = 1,334.10 × 617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.10x = 823,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,673.34/966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.58

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