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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.94, 1,335.49 and 802.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.94, 1,335.49 and 802.91 is: 1,108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.94 : 1,335.49 = 802.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.94/1,335.49 = 802.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.94x = 1,335.49 × 802.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.94x = 1,072,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,279.61/966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.94

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