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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.12, 1,333.20 and 524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.12, 1,333.20 and 524.01 is: 723.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.12 : 1,333.20 = 524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.12/1,333.20 = 524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.12x = 1,333.20 × 524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.12x = 698,617.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,617.10/966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.11

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