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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966, 1,333.24 and 732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966, 1,333.24 and 732.72 is: 1,011.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966 : 1,333.24 = 732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966/1,333.24 = 732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966x = 1,333.24 × 732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966x = 976,891.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,891.61/966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.27

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