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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.07, 1,451.41 and 620.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.07, 1,451.41 and 620.07 is: 931.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.07 : 1,451.41 = 620.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.07/1,451.41 = 620.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.07x = 1,451.41 × 620.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.07x = 899,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,972.70/966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.59

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