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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.40, 1,333.76 and 759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.40, 1,333.76 and 759.04 is: 1,047.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.40 : 1,333.76 = 759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.40/1,333.76 = 759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.40x = 1,333.76 × 759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.40x = 1,012,377.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,377.19/966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.58

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