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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.76, 1,455.93 and 846.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.76, 1,455.93 and 846.47 is: 1,274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.76 : 1,455.93 = 846.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.76/1,455.93 = 846.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.76x = 1,455.93 × 846.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.76x = 1,232,404.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,404.71/966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.78

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