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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.39, 1,333.63 and 524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.39, 1,333.63 and 524.30 is: 723.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.39 : 1,333.63 = 524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.39/1,333.63 = 524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.39x = 1,333.63 × 524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.39x = 699,227.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,227.45/966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.54

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