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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.50, 1,333.10 and 617.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.50, 1,333.10 and 617.03 is: 851.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.50 : 1,333.10 = 617.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.50/1,333.10 = 617.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.50x = 1,333.10 × 617.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.50x = 822,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,557.57/966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.07

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