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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.49, 1,448.12 and 532.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.49, 1,448.12 and 532.33 is: 797.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.49 : 1,448.12 = 532.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.49/1,448.12 = 532.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.49x = 1,448.12 × 532.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.49x = 770,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,875.06/966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.60

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