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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.21, 1,331.43 and 700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.21, 1,331.43 and 700.20 is: 964.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.21 : 1,331.43 = 700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.21/1,331.43 = 700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.21x = 1,331.43 × 700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.21x = 932,267.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,267.29/966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.87

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