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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.10, 1,448.94 and 580.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.10, 1,448.94 and 580.90 is: 871.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.10 : 1,448.94 = 580.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.10/1,448.94 = 580.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.10x = 1,448.94 × 580.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.10x = 841,689.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,689.25/966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.22

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