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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.22, 1,333.37 and 524.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.22, 1,333.37 and 524.11 is: 723.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.22 : 1,333.37 = 524.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.22/1,333.37 = 524.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.22x = 1,333.37 × 524.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.22x = 698,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,832.55/966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.26

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