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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.54, 1,333.83 and 524.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.54, 1,333.83 and 524.45 is: 723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.54 : 1,333.83 = 524.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.54/1,333.83 = 524.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.54x = 1,333.83 × 524.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.54x = 699,520.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,520.47/966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.74

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