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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.18, 1,333.26 and 546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.18, 1,333.26 and 546.54 is: 754.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.18 : 1,333.26 = 546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.18/1,333.26 = 546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.18x = 1,333.26 × 546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.18x = 728,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,674.92/966.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.18

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