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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.08, 1,447.12 and 641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.08, 1,447.12 and 641.60 is: 961.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.08 : 1,447.12 = 641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.08/1,447.12 = 641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.08x = 1,447.12 × 641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.08x = 928,472.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,472.19/966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.07

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