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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.85, 1,449.19 and 657.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.85, 1,449.19 and 657.94 is: 986.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.85 : 1,449.19 = 657.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.85/1,449.19 = 657.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.85x = 1,449.19 × 657.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.85x = 953,479.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,479.99/966.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.17

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