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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.88, 1,449.71 and 534.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.88, 1,449.71 and 534.34 is: 801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.88 : 1,449.71 = 534.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.88/1,449.71 = 534.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.88x = 1,449.71 × 534.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.88x = 774,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,631.75/966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.17

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