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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.24, 1,333.20 and 704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.24, 1,333.20 and 704.40 is: 971.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.24 : 1,333.20 = 704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.24/1,333.20 = 704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.24x = 1,333.20 × 704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.24x = 939,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,106.08/966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.92

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