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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.36, 1,333.68 and 612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.36, 1,333.68 and 612.48 is: 845.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.36 : 1,333.68 = 612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.36/1,333.68 = 612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.36x = 1,333.68 × 612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.36x = 816,852.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,852.33/966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.29

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