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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.31, 1,333.23 and 651.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.31, 1,333.23 and 651.93 is: 899.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.31 : 1,333.23 = 651.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.31/1,333.23 = 651.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.31x = 1,333.23 × 651.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.31x = 869,172.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,172.63/966.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.48

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