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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.91, 1,451.33 and 752.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.91, 1,451.33 and 752.83 is: 1,129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.91 : 1,451.33 = 752.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.91/1,451.33 = 752.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.91x = 1,451.33 × 752.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.91x = 1,092,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,601.00/966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.99

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