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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966, 1,333.12 and 552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966, 1,333.12 and 552 is: 761.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966 : 1,333.12 = 552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966/1,333.12 = 552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966x = 1,333.12 × 552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966x = 735,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,882.24/966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.78

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