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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.48, 1,325.54 and 926.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.48, 1,325.54 and 926.79 is: 1,271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.48 : 1,325.54 = 926.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.48/1,325.54 = 926.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.48x = 1,325.54 × 926.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.48x = 1,228,499.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,499.53/966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.11

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