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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.91, 1,333.82 and 612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.91, 1,333.82 and 612.20 is: 844.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.91 : 1,333.82 = 612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.91/1,333.82 = 612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.91x = 1,333.82 × 612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.91x = 816,571.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,571.07/966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.52

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