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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.96, 1,450.62 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.96, 1,450.62 and 558.72 is: 838.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.96 : 1,450.62 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.96/1,450.62 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.96x = 1,450.62 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.96x = 810,490.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,490.41/966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.18

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