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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.30, 1,333.47 and 546.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.30, 1,333.47 and 546.63 is: 754.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.30 : 1,333.47 = 546.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.30/1,333.47 = 546.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.30x = 1,333.47 × 546.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.30x = 728,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,914.71/966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.34

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