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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.73, 1,450.79 and 723.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.73, 1,450.79 and 723.90 is: 1,086.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.73 : 1,450.79 = 723.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.73/1,450.79 = 723.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.73x = 1,450.79 × 723.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.73x = 1,050,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,226.88/966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.37

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