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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.36, 1,333.74 and 546.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.36, 1,333.74 and 546.73 is: 754.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.36 : 1,333.74 = 546.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.36/1,333.74 = 546.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.36x = 1,333.74 × 546.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.36x = 729,189.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,189.00/966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.58

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