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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.67, 1,339.52 and 908.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.67, 1,339.52 and 908.16 is: 1,258.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.67 : 1,339.52 = 908.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.67/1,339.52 = 908.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.67x = 1,339.52 × 908.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.67x = 1,216,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,498.48/966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.44

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