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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.02, 1,449.01 and 388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.02, 1,449.01 and 388.76 is: 583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.02 : 1,449.01 = 388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.02/1,449.01 = 388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.02x = 1,449.01 × 388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.02x = 563,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,317.13/966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.13

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