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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.16, 1,333.74 and 617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.16, 1,333.74 and 617.32 is: 852.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.16 : 1,333.74 = 617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.16/1,333.74 = 617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.16x = 1,333.74 × 617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.16x = 823,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,344.38/966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.18

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