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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.89, 1,343.55 and 956.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.89, 1,343.55 and 956.85 is: 1,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.89 : 1,343.55 = 956.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.89/1,343.55 = 956.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.89x = 1,343.55 × 956.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.89x = 1,285,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,575.82/966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.60

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