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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.26, 1,333.48 and 552.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.26, 1,333.48 and 552.26 is: 762.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.26 : 1,333.48 = 552.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.26/1,333.48 = 552.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.26x = 1,333.48 × 552.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.26x = 736,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,427.66/966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.14

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