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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.25, 1,332.52 and 744.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.25, 1,332.52 and 744.85 is: 1,027.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.25 : 1,332.52 = 744.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.25/1,332.52 = 744.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.25x = 1,332.52 × 744.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.25x = 992,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,527.52/966.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.20

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