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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.05, 1,333.16 and 523.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.05, 1,333.16 and 523.95 is: 723.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.05 : 1,333.16 = 523.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.05/1,333.16 = 523.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.05x = 1,333.16 × 523.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.05x = 698,506.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,506.56/966.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.05

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