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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.50, 1,333.69 and 546.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.50, 1,333.69 and 546.89 is: 754.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.50 : 1,333.69 = 546.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.50/1,333.69 = 546.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.50x = 1,333.69 × 546.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.50x = 729,376.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,376.15/966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.65

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