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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.12, 1,333.90 and 779.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.12, 1,333.90 and 779.28 is: 1,075.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.12 : 1,333.90 = 779.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.12/1,333.90 = 779.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.12x = 1,333.90 × 779.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.12x = 1,039,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,481.59/966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.93

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