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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.30, 1,333.49 and 524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.30, 1,333.49 and 524.20 is: 723.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.30 : 1,333.49 = 524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.30/1,333.49 = 524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.30x = 1,333.49 × 524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.30x = 699,006.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,006.17/966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.39

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