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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.04, 1,445.47 and 576.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.04, 1,445.47 and 576.26 is: 862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.04 : 1,445.47 = 576.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.04/1,445.47 = 576.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.04x = 1,445.47 × 576.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.04x = 832,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,957.87/966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.24

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