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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966, 1,449.92 and 601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966, 1,449.92 and 601.48 is: 902.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966 : 1,449.92 = 601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966/1,449.92 = 601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966x = 1,449.92 × 601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966x = 872,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,097.88/966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.79

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