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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.96, 1,448.28 and 677.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.96, 1,448.28 and 677.52 is: 1,014.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.96 : 1,448.28 = 677.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.96/1,448.28 = 677.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.96x = 1,448.28 × 677.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.96x = 981,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,238.67/966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.77

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