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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.51, 1,333.08 and 745.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.51, 1,333.08 and 745.11 is: 1,027.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.51 : 1,333.08 = 745.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.51/1,333.08 = 745.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.51x = 1,333.08 × 745.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.51x = 993,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,291.24/966.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.71

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