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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.47, 1,447.65 and 899.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.47, 1,447.65 and 899.04 is: 1,346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.47 : 1,447.65 = 899.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.47/1,447.65 = 899.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.47x = 1,447.65 × 899.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.47x = 1,301,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,495.26/966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.65

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