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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.20, 1,332.86 and 611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.20, 1,332.86 and 611.52 is: 843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.20 : 1,332.86 = 611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.20/1,332.86 = 611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.20x = 1,332.86 × 611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.20x = 815,070.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,070.55/966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.59

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