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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.40, 1,449.60 and 750.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.40, 1,449.60 and 750.13 is: 1,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.40 : 1,449.60 = 750.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.40/1,449.60 = 750.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.40x = 1,449.60 × 750.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.40x = 1,087,388.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,388.45/966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.20

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