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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.06, 1,447.56 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.06, 1,447.56 and 575.10 is: 861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.06 : 1,447.56 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.06/1,447.56 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.06x = 1,447.56 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.06x = 832,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,491.76/966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.74

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