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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.83, 1,448.96 and 528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.83, 1,448.96 and 528.28 is: 791.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.83 : 1,448.96 = 528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.83/1,448.96 = 528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.83x = 1,448.96 × 528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.83x = 765,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,450.33/966.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.72

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