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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.14, 1,333.28 and 524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.14, 1,333.28 and 524.04 is: 723.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.14 : 1,333.28 = 524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.14/1,333.28 = 524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.14x = 1,333.28 × 524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.14x = 698,692.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,692.05/966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.18

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