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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.98, 1,442.35 and 879.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.98, 1,442.35 and 879.50 is: 1,311.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.98 : 1,442.35 = 879.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.98/1,442.35 = 879.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.98x = 1,442.35 × 879.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.98x = 1,268,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,546.83/966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.86

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