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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.88, 1,449.08 and 620.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.88, 1,449.08 and 620.08 is: 929.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.88 : 1,449.08 = 620.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.88/1,449.08 = 620.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.88x = 1,449.08 × 620.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.88x = 898,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,545.53/966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.32

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