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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.64, 1,334.25 and 612.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.64, 1,334.25 and 612.64 is: 845.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.64 : 1,334.25 = 612.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.64/1,334.25 = 612.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.64x = 1,334.25 × 612.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.64x = 817,414.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,414.92/966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.62

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