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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.20, 1,333.49 and 701.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.20, 1,333.49 and 701.50 is: 968.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.20 : 1,333.49 = 701.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.20/1,333.49 = 701.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.20x = 1,333.49 × 701.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.20x = 935,443.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,443.24/966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.17

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