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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.32, 1,450.04 and 679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.32, 1,450.04 and 679.60 is: 1,019.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.32 : 1,450.04 = 679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.32/1,450.04 = 679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.32x = 1,450.04 × 679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.32x = 985,447.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,447.18/966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.79

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