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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.36, 1,446.66 and 734.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.36, 1,446.66 and 734.52 is: 1,099.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.36 : 1,446.66 = 734.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.36/1,446.66 = 734.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.36x = 1,446.66 × 734.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.36x = 1,062,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,600.70/966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.59

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