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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.06, 1,331.64 and 732.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.06, 1,331.64 and 732.78 is: 1,010.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.06 : 1,331.64 = 732.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.06/1,331.64 = 732.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.06x = 1,331.64 × 732.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.06x = 975,799.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,799.16/966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.08

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