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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966, 1,449 and 850.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966, 1,449 and 850.44 is: 1,275.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966 : 1,449 = 850.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966/1,449 = 850.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966x = 1,449 × 850.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966x = 1,232,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,287.56/966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.66

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