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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.28, 1,333.43 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.28, 1,333.43 and 524.16 is: 723.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.28 : 1,333.43 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.28/1,333.43 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.28x = 1,333.43 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.28x = 698,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,931.38/966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.32

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