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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.63, 1,450.31 and 576.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.63, 1,450.31 and 576.57 is: 865.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.63 : 1,450.31 = 576.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.63/1,450.31 = 576.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.63x = 1,450.31 × 576.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.63x = 836,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,202.35/966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.07

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