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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.44, 1,327.52 and 966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.44, 1,327.52 and 966.80 is: 1,315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.44 : 1,327.52 = 966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.44/1,327.52 = 966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.44x = 1,327.52 × 966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.44x = 1,283,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,446.34/975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.76

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