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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.23, 1,333.29 and 546.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.23, 1,333.29 and 546.51 is: 754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.23 : 1,333.29 = 546.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.23/1,333.29 = 546.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.23x = 1,333.29 × 546.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.23x = 728,663.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,663.37/966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.13

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