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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.80, 1,443.24 and 820.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.80, 1,443.24 and 820.96 is: 1,225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.80 : 1,443.24 = 820.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.80/1,443.24 = 820.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.80x = 1,443.24 × 820.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.80x = 1,184,842.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,842.31/966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.53

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