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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.92, 1,334.41 and 730.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.92, 1,334.41 and 730.45 is: 1,008.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.92 : 1,334.41 = 730.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.92/1,334.41 = 730.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.92x = 1,334.41 × 730.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.92x = 974,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,717.08/966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.07

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