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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.96, 1,450.80 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.96, 1,450.80 and 533.52 is: 800.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.96 : 1,450.80 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.96/1,450.80 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.96x = 1,450.80 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.96x = 774,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,030.82/966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.48

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