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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.33, 1,333.55 and 524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.33, 1,333.55 and 524.24 is: 723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.33 : 1,333.55 = 524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.33/1,333.55 = 524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.33x = 1,333.55 × 524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.33x = 699,090.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,090.96/966.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.45

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