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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.59, 1,331.96 and 700.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.59, 1,331.96 and 700.57 is: 965.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.59 : 1,331.96 = 700.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.59/1,331.96 = 700.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.59x = 1,331.96 × 700.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.59x = 933,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,124.38/966.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.38

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