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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.12, 1,448.10 and 705.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.12, 1,448.10 and 705.84 is: 1,057.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.12 : 1,448.10 = 705.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.12/1,448.10 = 705.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.12x = 1,448.10 × 705.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.12x = 1,022,126.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,126.90/966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.97

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