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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.76, 1,450.80 and 534.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.76, 1,450.80 and 534.22 is: 801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.76 : 1,450.80 = 534.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.76/1,450.80 = 534.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.76x = 1,450.80 × 534.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.76x = 775,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,046.38/966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.69

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