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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.92, 1,451.08 and 658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.92, 1,451.08 and 658.04 is: 987.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.92 : 1,451.08 = 658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.92/1,451.08 = 658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.92x = 1,451.08 × 658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.92x = 954,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,868.68/966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.54

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