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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.04, 1,446.93 and 641.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.04, 1,446.93 and 641.03 is: 960.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.04 : 1,446.93 = 641.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.04/1,446.93 = 641.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.04x = 1,446.93 × 641.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.04x = 927,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,518.30/966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.13

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