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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.06, 1,448.58 and 548.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.06, 1,448.58 and 548.97 is: 823.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.06 : 1,448.58 = 548.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.06/1,448.58 = 548.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.06x = 1,448.58 × 548.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.06x = 795,226.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,226.96/966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.17

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