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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.40, 1,447.56 and 532.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.40, 1,447.56 and 532.52 is: 797.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.40 : 1,447.56 = 532.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.40/1,447.56 = 532.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.40x = 1,447.56 × 532.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.40x = 770,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,854.65/966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.66

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