Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.24, 1,332 and 732.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 966.24, 1,332 and 732.96 is: 1,010.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966.24 : 1,332 = 732.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966.24/1,332 = 732.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966.24x = 1,332 × 732.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966.24x = 976,302.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 976,302.72/966.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,010.41
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