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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.00, 1,333.03 and 523.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.00, 1,333.03 and 523.89 is: 722.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.00 : 1,333.03 = 523.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.00/1,333.03 = 523.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.00x = 1,333.03 × 523.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.00x = 698,361.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,361.09/966.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.94

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