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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.40, 1,454.90 and 660.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.40, 1,454.90 and 660.22 is: 993.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.40 : 1,454.90 = 660.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.40/1,454.90 = 660.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.40x = 1,454.90 × 660.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.40x = 960,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,547.14/966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.95

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