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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.93, 1,450.39 and 602.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.93, 1,450.39 and 602.43 is: 903.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.93 : 1,450.39 = 602.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.93/1,450.39 = 602.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.93x = 1,450.39 × 602.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.93x = 873,758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,758.45/966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.64

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