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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.87, 1,334.88 and 664.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.87, 1,334.88 and 664.56 is: 917.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.87 : 1,334.88 = 664.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.87/1,334.88 = 664.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.87x = 1,334.88 × 664.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.87x = 887,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,112.06/966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.51

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