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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.72, 1,447.92 and 533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.72, 1,447.92 and 533.60 is: 799.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.72 : 1,447.92 = 533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.72/1,447.92 = 533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.72x = 1,447.92 × 533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.72x = 772,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,610.11/966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.21

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