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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.84, 1,332.78 and 686.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.84, 1,332.78 and 686.22 is: 945.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.84 : 1,332.78 = 686.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.84/1,332.78 = 686.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.84x = 1,332.78 × 686.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.84x = 914,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,580.29/966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.95

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