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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.51, 1,447.93 and 749.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.51, 1,447.93 and 749.02 is: 1,122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.51 : 1,447.93 = 749.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.51/1,447.93 = 749.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.51x = 1,447.93 × 749.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.51x = 1,084,528.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,528.53/966.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.11

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