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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.11, 1,333.25 and 524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.11, 1,333.25 and 524.03 is: 723.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.11 : 1,333.25 = 524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.11/1,333.25 = 524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.11x = 1,333.25 × 524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.11x = 698,663.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,663.00/966.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.17

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