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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.52, 1,438.02 and 963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.52, 1,438.02 and 963.28 is: 1,433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.52 : 1,438.02 = 963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.52/1,438.02 = 963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.52x = 1,438.02 × 963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.52x = 1,385,215.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,215.91/966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.20

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