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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.10, 1,447.26 and 759.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.10, 1,447.26 and 759.72 is: 1,138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.10 : 1,447.26 = 759.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.10/1,447.26 = 759.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.10x = 1,447.26 × 759.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.10x = 1,099,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,512.37/966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.09

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