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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.65, 1,449.93 and 909.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.65, 1,449.93 and 909.58 is: 1,364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.65 : 1,449.93 = 909.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.65/1,449.93 = 909.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.65x = 1,449.93 × 909.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.65x = 1,318,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,829.83/966.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.33

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