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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.49, 1,333.80 and 546.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.49, 1,333.80 and 546.82 is: 754.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.49 : 1,333.80 = 546.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.49/1,333.80 = 546.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.49x = 1,333.80 × 546.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.49x = 729,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,345.18/966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.63

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