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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.76, 1,450.14 and 625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.76, 1,450.14 and 625 is: 937.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.76 : 1,450.14 = 625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.76/1,450.14 = 625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.76x = 1,450.14 × 625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.76x = 906,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,337.50/966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.50

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