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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.30, 1,449.45 and 528.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.30, 1,449.45 and 528.90 is: 793.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.30 : 1,449.45 = 528.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.30/1,449.45 = 528.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.30x = 1,449.45 × 528.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.30x = 766,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,614.11/966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.35

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