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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.54, 1,332.81 and 671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.54, 1,332.81 and 671.16 is: 925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.54 : 1,332.81 = 671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.54/1,332.81 = 671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.54x = 1,332.81 × 671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.54x = 894,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,528.76/966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.50

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