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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.06, 1,333.26 and 744.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.06, 1,333.26 and 744.66 is: 1,027.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.06 : 1,333.26 = 744.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.06/1,333.26 = 744.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.06x = 1,333.26 × 744.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.06x = 992,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,825.39/966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.71

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