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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.49, 1,334.37 and 745.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.49, 1,334.37 and 745.03 is: 1,028.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.49 : 1,334.37 = 745.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.49/1,334.37 = 745.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.49x = 1,334.37 × 745.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.49x = 994,145.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,145.68/966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.61

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