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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.49, 1,333.76 and 524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.49, 1,333.76 and 524.40 is: 723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.49 : 1,333.76 = 524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.49/1,333.76 = 524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.49x = 1,333.76 × 524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.49x = 699,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,423.74/966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.67

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