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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.62, 1,333.71 and 652.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.62, 1,333.71 and 652.47 is: 900.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.62 : 1,333.71 = 652.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.62/1,333.71 = 652.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.62x = 1,333.71 × 652.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.62x = 870,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,205.76/966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.26

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