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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.14, 1,443.82 and 719.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.14, 1,443.82 and 719.90 is: 1,075.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.14 : 1,443.82 = 719.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.14/1,443.82 = 719.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.14x = 1,443.82 × 719.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.14x = 1,039,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,406.02/966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.83

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