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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.20, 1,449.24 and 596.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.20, 1,449.24 and 596.07 is: 894.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.20 : 1,449.24 = 596.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.20/1,449.24 = 596.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.20x = 1,449.24 × 596.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.20x = 863,846.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,846.25/966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.07

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