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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.54, 1,334.32 and 612.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.54, 1,334.32 and 612.83 is: 846.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.54 : 1,334.32 = 612.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.54/1,334.32 = 612.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.54x = 1,334.32 × 612.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.54x = 817,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,701.59/966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.01

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