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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.14, 1,342.52 and 956.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.14, 1,342.52 and 956.10 is: 1,328.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.14 : 1,342.52 = 956.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.14/1,342.52 = 956.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.14x = 1,342.52 × 956.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.14x = 1,283,578.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,578.59/966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.57

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