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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.48, 1,334.42 and 745.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.48, 1,334.42 and 745.08 is: 1,028.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.48 : 1,334.42 = 745.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.48/1,334.42 = 745.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.48x = 1,334.42 × 745.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.48x = 994,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,249.65/966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.73

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