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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.33, 1,446.85 and 704.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.33, 1,446.85 and 704.97 is: 1,055.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.33 : 1,446.85 = 704.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.33/1,446.85 = 704.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.33x = 1,446.85 × 704.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.33x = 1,019,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,985.84/966.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.53

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