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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.27, 1,451.71 and 620.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.27, 1,451.71 and 620.28 is: 931.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.27 : 1,451.71 = 620.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.27/1,451.71 = 620.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.27x = 1,451.71 × 620.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.27x = 900,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,466.68/966.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.90

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