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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.85, 1,336.85 and 843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.85, 1,336.85 and 843.84 is: 1,166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.85 : 1,336.85 = 843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.85/1,336.85 = 843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.85x = 1,336.85 × 843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.85x = 1,128,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,076.60/966.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.75

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