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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.45, 1,451.62 and 577.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.45, 1,451.62 and 577.21 is: 866.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.45 : 1,451.62 = 577.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.45/1,451.62 = 577.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.45x = 1,451.62 × 577.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.45x = 837,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,886.69/966.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.97

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