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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.56, 1,333.14 and 717.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.56, 1,333.14 and 717.08 is: 989.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.56 : 1,333.14 = 717.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.56/1,333.14 = 717.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.56x = 1,333.14 × 717.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.56x = 955,968.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,968.03/966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.04

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