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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.60, 1,333.46 and 612.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.60, 1,333.46 and 612.97 is: 845.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.60 : 1,333.46 = 612.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.60/1,333.46 = 612.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.60x = 1,333.46 × 612.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.60x = 817,369.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,369.17/966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.61

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