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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.60, 1,447.60 and 618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.60, 1,447.60 and 618.84 is: 926.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.60 : 1,447.60 = 618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.60/1,447.60 = 618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.60x = 1,447.60 × 618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.60x = 895,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,832.78/966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.79

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