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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.36, 1,333.80 and 612.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.36, 1,333.80 and 612.26 is: 845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.36 : 1,333.80 = 612.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.36/1,333.80 = 612.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.36x = 1,333.80 × 612.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.36x = 816,632.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,632.39/966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.06

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