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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.29, 1,450.07 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.29, 1,450.07 and 576 is: 864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.29 : 1,450.07 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.29/1,450.07 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.29x = 1,450.07 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.29x = 835,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,237.44/966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.38

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