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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.70, 1,450.02 and 536.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.70, 1,450.02 and 536.59 is: 804.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.70 : 1,450.02 = 536.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.70/1,450.02 = 536.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.70x = 1,450.02 × 536.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.70x = 778,066.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,066.23/966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.87

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