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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.84, 1,450.94 and 601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.84, 1,450.94 and 601.88 is: 903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.84 : 1,450.94 = 601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.84/1,450.94 = 601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.84x = 1,450.94 × 601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.84x = 873,291.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,291.77/966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.24

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