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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.68, 1,449.09 and 734.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.68, 1,449.09 and 734.90 is: 1,101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.68 : 1,449.09 = 734.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.68/1,449.09 = 734.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.68x = 1,449.09 × 734.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.68x = 1,064,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,936.24/966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.64

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