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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.62, 1,334.44 and 652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.62, 1,334.44 and 652.40 is: 900.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.62 : 1,334.44 = 652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.62/1,334.44 = 652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.62x = 1,334.44 × 652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.62x = 870,588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,588.66/966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.65

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