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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.51, 1,332.75 and 717.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.51, 1,332.75 and 717.42 is: 989.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.51 : 1,332.75 = 717.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.51/1,332.75 = 717.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.51x = 1,332.75 × 717.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.51x = 956,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,141.51/966.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.27

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