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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.02, 1,449.93 and 702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.02, 1,449.93 and 702.66 is: 1,054.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.02 : 1,449.93 = 702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.02/1,449.93 = 702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.02x = 1,449.93 × 702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.02x = 1,018,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,807.81/966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.65

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