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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.99, 1,449.78 and 620.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.99, 1,449.78 and 620.72 is: 930.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.99 : 1,449.78 = 620.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.99/1,449.78 = 620.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.99x = 1,449.78 × 620.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.99x = 899,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,907.44/966.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.63

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