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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.64, 1,334.28 and 687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.64, 1,334.28 and 687.68 is: 949.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.64 : 1,334.28 = 687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.64/1,334.28 = 687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.64x = 1,334.28 × 687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.64x = 917,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,560.40/966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.23

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