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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.96, 1,333.30 and 552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.96, 1,333.30 and 552.04 is: 761.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.96 : 1,333.30 = 552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.96/1,333.30 = 552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.96x = 1,333.30 × 552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.96x = 736,034.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,034.93/965.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.97

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