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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.38, 1,448.15 and 826.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.38, 1,448.15 and 826.73 is: 1,238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.38 : 1,448.15 = 826.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.38/1,448.15 = 826.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.38x = 1,448.15 × 826.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.38x = 1,197,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,229.05/966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.88

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