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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.63, 1,333.06 and 647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.63, 1,333.06 and 647.04 is: 892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.63 : 1,333.06 = 647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.63/1,333.06 = 647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.63x = 1,333.06 × 647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.63x = 862,543.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,543.14/966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.32

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