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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.06, 1,445.58 and 827.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.06, 1,445.58 and 827.28 is: 1,237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.06 : 1,445.58 = 827.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.06/1,445.58 = 827.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.06x = 1,445.58 × 827.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.06x = 1,195,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,899.42/966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.91

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