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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.90, 1,446.96 and 693.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.90, 1,446.96 and 693.56 is: 1,037.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.90 : 1,446.96 = 693.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.90/1,446.96 = 693.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.90x = 1,446.96 × 693.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.90x = 1,003,553.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,553.58/966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.91

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