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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.03, 1,449.45 and 658.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.03, 1,449.45 and 658.23 is: 987.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.03 : 1,449.45 = 658.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.03/1,449.45 = 658.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.03x = 1,449.45 × 658.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.03x = 954,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,071.47/966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.62

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