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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.52, 1,334 and 651.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.52, 1,334 and 651.99 is: 899.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.52 : 1,334 = 651.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.52/1,334 = 651.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.52x = 1,334 × 651.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.52x = 869,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,754.66/966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.88

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