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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.40, 1,442.12 and 934.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.40, 1,442.12 and 934.84 is: 1,395.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.40 : 1,442.12 = 934.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.40/1,442.12 = 934.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.40x = 1,442.12 × 934.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.40x = 1,348,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,151.46/966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.02

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