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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.23, 1,447.06 and 674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.23, 1,447.06 and 674.02 is: 1,009.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.23 : 1,447.06 = 674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.23/1,447.06 = 674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.23x = 1,447.06 × 674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.23x = 975,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,347.38/966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.44

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