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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.06, 1,449.40 and 576.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.06, 1,449.40 and 576.50 is: 864.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.06 : 1,449.40 = 576.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.06/1,449.40 = 576.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.06x = 1,449.40 × 576.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.06x = 835,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,579.10/966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.93

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