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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.33, 1,448.20 and 527.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.33, 1,448.20 and 527.78 is: 790.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.33 : 1,448.20 = 527.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.33/1,448.20 = 527.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.33x = 1,448.20 × 527.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.33x = 764,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,331.00/966.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.96

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