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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.02, 1,448.31 and 581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.02, 1,448.31 and 581.18 is: 871.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.02 : 1,448.31 = 581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.02/1,448.31 = 581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.02x = 1,448.31 × 581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.02x = 841,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,728.81/966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.34

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