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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.32, 1,333.22 and 730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.32, 1,333.22 and 730.20 is: 1,007.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.32 : 1,333.22 = 730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.32/1,333.22 = 730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.32x = 1,333.22 × 730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.32x = 973,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,517.24/966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.45

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