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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.52, 1,329.78 and 835.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.52, 1,329.78 and 835.30 is: 1,149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.52 : 1,329.78 = 835.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.52/1,329.78 = 835.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.52x = 1,329.78 × 835.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.52x = 1,110,765.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,765.23/966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.24

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