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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.83, 1,450.25 and 679.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.83, 1,450.25 and 679.55 is: 1,019.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.83 : 1,450.25 = 679.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.83/1,450.25 = 679.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.83x = 1,450.25 × 679.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.83x = 985,517.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,517.39/966.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.33

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