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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.27, 1,333.59 and 672.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.27, 1,333.59 and 672.84 is: 928.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.27 : 1,333.59 = 672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.27/1,333.59 = 672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.27x = 1,333.59 × 672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.27x = 897,292.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,292.70/966.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.61

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