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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.20, 1,451.46 and 929.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.20, 1,451.46 and 929.75 is: 1,396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.20 : 1,451.46 = 929.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.20/1,451.46 = 929.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.20x = 1,451.46 × 929.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.20x = 1,349,494.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,494.94/966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.70

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