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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.66, 1,447.11 and 623.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.66, 1,447.11 and 623.94 is: 934.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.66 : 1,447.11 = 623.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.66/1,447.11 = 623.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.66x = 1,447.11 × 623.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.66x = 902,909.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,909.81/966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.05

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