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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.97, 1,334.51 and 612.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.97, 1,334.51 and 612.86 is: 845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.97 : 1,334.51 = 612.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.97/1,334.51 = 612.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.97x = 1,334.51 × 612.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.97x = 817,864.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,864.46/966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.80

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