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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.93, 1,448.96 and 794.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.93, 1,448.96 and 794.81 is: 1,191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.93 : 1,448.96 = 794.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.93/1,448.96 = 794.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.93x = 1,448.96 × 794.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.93x = 1,151,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,636.68/966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.02

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