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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.44, 1,450.42 and 692.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.44, 1,450.42 and 692.78 is: 1,039.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.44 : 1,450.42 = 692.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.44/1,450.42 = 692.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.44x = 1,450.42 × 692.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.44x = 1,004,821.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,821.97/966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.71

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