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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.56, 1,333.55 and 652.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.56, 1,333.55 and 652.42 is: 900.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.56 : 1,333.55 = 652.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.56/1,333.55 = 652.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.56x = 1,333.55 × 652.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.56x = 870,024.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,024.76/966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.12

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