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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.55, 1,448.84 and 381.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.55, 1,448.84 and 381.17 is: 571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.55 : 1,448.84 = 381.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.55/1,448.84 = 381.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.55x = 1,448.84 × 381.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.55x = 552,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,254.34/966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.37

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