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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.77, 1,450.81 and 909.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.77, 1,450.81 and 909.16 is: 1,364.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.77 : 1,450.81 = 909.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.77/1,450.81 = 909.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.77x = 1,450.81 × 909.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.77x = 1,319,015.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,015.93/966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.36

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