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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.56, 1,448.42 and 600.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.56, 1,448.42 and 600.23 is: 899.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.56 : 1,448.42 = 600.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.56/1,448.42 = 600.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.56x = 1,448.42 × 600.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.56x = 869,385.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,385.76/966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.47

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