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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.10, 1,333.21 and 524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.10, 1,333.21 and 524.01 is: 723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.10 : 1,333.21 = 524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.10/1,333.21 = 524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.10x = 1,333.21 × 524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.10x = 698,615.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,615.37/966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.13

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