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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.18, 1,333.30 and 524.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.18, 1,333.30 and 524.07 is: 723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.18 : 1,333.30 = 524.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.18/1,333.30 = 524.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.18x = 1,333.30 × 524.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.18x = 698,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,742.53/966.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.20

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