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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.16, 1,333.34 and 546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.16, 1,333.34 and 546.56 is: 754.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.16 : 1,333.34 = 546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.16/1,333.34 = 546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.16x = 1,333.34 × 546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.16x = 728,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,740.91/966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.27

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