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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.94, 1,335.48 and 651.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.94, 1,335.48 and 651.66 is: 900.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.94 : 1,335.48 = 651.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.94/1,335.48 = 651.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.94x = 1,335.48 × 651.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.94x = 870,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,278.90/966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.03

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