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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966, 1,332.18 and 744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966, 1,332.18 and 744.60 is: 1,026.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966 : 1,332.18 = 744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966/1,332.18 = 744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966x = 1,332.18 × 744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966x = 991,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,941.23/966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.85

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