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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.14, 1,333.49 and 686.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.14, 1,333.49 and 686.08 is: 946.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.14 : 1,333.49 = 686.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.14/1,333.49 = 686.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.14x = 1,333.49 × 686.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.14x = 914,874.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,874.06/966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.94

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