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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.16, 1,333.24 and 552.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.16, 1,333.24 and 552.16 is: 761.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.16 : 1,333.24 = 552.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.16/1,333.24 = 552.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.16x = 1,333.24 × 552.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.16x = 736,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,161.80/966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.95

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