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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.79, 1,446.59 and 577.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.79, 1,446.59 and 577.01 is: 863.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.79 : 1,446.59 = 577.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.79/1,446.59 = 577.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.79x = 1,446.59 × 577.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.79x = 834,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,691.11/966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.37

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