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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.42, 1,334.30 and 652.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.42, 1,334.30 and 652.04 is: 900.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.42 : 1,334.30 = 652.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.42/1,334.30 = 652.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.42x = 1,334.30 × 652.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.42x = 870,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,016.97/966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.25

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