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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.08, 1,333.20 and 523.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.08, 1,333.20 and 523.99 is: 723.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.08 : 1,333.20 = 523.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.08/1,333.20 = 523.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.08x = 1,333.20 × 523.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.08x = 698,583.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,583.47/966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.11

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