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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.26, 1,446.93 and 619.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.26, 1,446.93 and 619.98 is: 928.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.26 : 1,446.93 = 619.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.26/1,446.93 = 619.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.26x = 1,446.93 × 619.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.26x = 897,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,067.66/966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.39

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