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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.21, 1,332.46 and 651.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.21, 1,332.46 and 651.53 is: 898.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.21 : 1,332.46 = 651.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.21/1,332.46 = 651.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.21x = 1,332.46 × 651.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.21x = 868,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,129.37/966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.49

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