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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.21, 1,331.33 and 655.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.21, 1,331.33 and 655.17 is: 902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.21 : 1,331.33 = 655.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.21/1,331.33 = 655.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.21x = 1,331.33 × 655.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.21x = 872,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,247.48/966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.75

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