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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.30, 1,332.75 and 701.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.30, 1,332.75 and 701.73 is: 967.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.30 : 1,332.75 = 701.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.30/1,332.75 = 701.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.30x = 1,332.75 × 701.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.30x = 935,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,230.66/966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.85

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