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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.15, 1,333.30 and 546.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.15, 1,333.30 and 546.47 is: 754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.15 : 1,333.30 = 546.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.15/1,333.30 = 546.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.15x = 1,333.30 × 546.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.15x = 728,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,600.42/966.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.13

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