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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.41, 1,333.64 and 546.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.41, 1,333.64 and 546.89 is: 754.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.41 : 1,333.64 = 546.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.41/1,333.64 = 546.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.41x = 1,333.64 × 546.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.41x = 729,354.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,354.98/966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.71

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