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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.88, 1,448.91 and 723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.88, 1,448.91 and 723.28 is: 1,083.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.88 : 1,448.91 = 723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.88/1,448.91 = 723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.88x = 1,448.91 × 723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.88x = 1,047,967.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,967.62/966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.87

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