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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.29, 1,333.47 and 546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.29, 1,333.47 and 546.78 is: 754.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.29 : 1,333.47 = 546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.29/1,333.47 = 546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.29x = 1,333.47 × 546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.29x = 729,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,105.33/966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.54

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