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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.36, 1,332.92 and 671.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.36, 1,332.92 and 671.42 is: 926.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.36 : 1,332.92 = 671.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.36/1,332.92 = 671.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.36x = 1,332.92 × 671.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.36x = 894,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,939.12/966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.09

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