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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.66, 1,334.13 and 635.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.66, 1,334.13 and 635.58 is: 877.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.66 : 1,334.13 = 635.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.66/1,334.13 = 635.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.66x = 1,334.13 × 635.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.66x = 847,946.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,946.35/966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.19

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