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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.14, 1,448.25 and 618.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.14, 1,448.25 and 618.48 is: 927.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.14 : 1,448.25 = 618.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.14/1,448.25 = 618.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.14x = 1,448.25 × 618.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.14x = 895,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,713.66/966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.11

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