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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.76, 1,450.10 and 695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.76, 1,450.10 and 695.12 is: 1,042.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.76 : 1,450.10 = 695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.76/1,450.10 = 695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.76x = 1,450.10 × 695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.76x = 1,007,993.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,993.51/966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.65

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