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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.11, 1,333.61 and 652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.11, 1,333.61 and 652.28 is: 900.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.11 : 1,333.61 = 652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.11/1,333.61 = 652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.11x = 1,333.61 × 652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.11x = 869,879.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,879.65/966.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.40

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