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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.21, 1,450.08 and 657.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.21, 1,450.08 and 657.13 is: 986.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.21 : 1,450.08 = 657.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.21/1,450.08 = 657.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.21x = 1,450.08 × 657.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.21x = 952,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,886.36/966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.21

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